At 0139 this morning, Orange Rural, Eno, New Hope and Efland fire departments responded to a reported structure fire at 2200 Lannie Drive in Hillsborough. First arriving units found a single wide mobile home that was fully engulfed by flames. Firefighters searched the building for occupants and used hoselines, fans and hand tools to extinguish the fire and search for hot spots. The fire was under ... (Full Story & Photos)

We currently have openings for part time firefighters. We are looking for firefighters with current NC Firefighter and EMT Certifications. Must possess a NC Class B Driver License have a clean criminal history and driving record. If interested, print the application and follow the directions. If you need more information, call Station 1 at 919-732-7911.... (Full Story)

With Schools in Orange and surrounding counties using Distance Learning, beware of devices that contain Lithium Batteries. Never keep them plugged in for long periods of time, especially overnight.

Orange County Residents can bring any type of battery to any of the Orange County Solid Waste and Recycling Centers for recycling.... (Full Story & Photos)

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation holds a yearly tribute to firefighters that have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The tribute shows support for the firefighter and the families they left behind by asking everyone to light up their homes, businesses, government buildings and monuments with red lighting. This year the tribute will run from September 27 to October 4. Please ... (Full Story)

Our crews spent time today making repairs to the department's aerial platform. During a recent inspection it was found that the wiring for the aerial ladder had damaged insulation. Department personnel ordered the replacement wire, removed the damaged wiring and installed new in its place. Our personnel spend a large portion of their time cleaning, repairing and maintaining the trucks, equipment and ... (Full Story & Photos)