Richmond - Carolina Fire District

08/27/2026

🚨 CO Alarm Reminder! 🚨

The “Ber” months—September, October, November and December—aren’t far away, which means cooler weather and increased use of heating equipment are right around the corner. But don’t wait until fall to check your carbon monoxide (CO) alarms!

CO can be a threat year-round. Water heaters, furnaces, generators and other fuel-burning appliances can produce CO if they malfunction or aren’t properly vented.

🏠 Make sure you have CO alarms on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
🔋 Test your alarms regularly and replace batteries as needed.
📅 Check the age of your alarms and replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

A working CO alarm can alert you to a dangerous, invisible and odorless gas before it’s too late. Check your CO alarms today!

08/26/2026

Our weekly training tonight was a continuation of our rural water supply program. We focused on relay pumping. Radio communication is a vital part of pumping at a fire scene.

08/26/2026

🚦 Think you can beat the red light?

That split-second decision to speed through a light that's just turned red could cost far more than a traffic ticket—or the few minutes you think you're saving.

It could cost you your life...or someone else's.

No appointment, errand, or destination is worth that risk. Slow down, stop on red, and help keep everyone on our roads safe.

A couple of minutes isn't worth a lifetime of regret.

08/25/2026

🎒🚸 BACK TO SCHOOL — SLOW DOWN & STAY ALERT! 🚸🎒

As students head back to school, our roads and neighborhoods will be busier with school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, and young drivers. Let’s all do our part to keep everyone safe!

🚌 Watch for school buses — stop when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
🚗 Slow down in school zones and residential areas.
🚶 Watch carefully for children crossing the road and entering or exiting vehicles.
📵 Put the phone down and stay focused on driving.
🚲 Give bicyclists plenty of room and watch for children riding to school.
⏰ Leave a few extra minutes so you aren't rushing through your commute.

A few extra seconds of patience can make a big difference. Let's make this school year a safe one for everyone!

08/25/2026

This morning we held our last daytime Junior Firefighter training. School begins tomorrow and we were fortunate to have them available to us all summer. Their willingness to learn and the commitment to the department is greatly appreciated. They each set-up the hydrant and flowed water from the engine.

08/19/2026

We were dispatched to the Bailey Hill section of town for a reported vehicle fire near a structure, first arriving units found the home owner utilizing a garden hose to keep the fire in check. Fire was contained to the work van and no extension to nearby buildings or vehicles.

Response:
E-613
E-611
E-612
T-615

08/19/2026

🚌 Back-to-School Safety: School Bus Safety

As students head back to school, remember that safety starts before they even reach the classroom. Whether you’re driving, walking, or riding the bus, everyone has a role in keeping students safe.

🛑 Drivers: Slow down and stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Never pass a stopped school bus.

🚶 Students: Stay alert around buses, use sidewalks and crosswalks when available, and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.

🚌 Bus riders: Stay seated, keep aisles clear, keep hands and heads inside the bus, and follow the driver’s instructions.

Let’s make this school year a safe one for every student. Slow down, stay alert, and watch for school buses!

08/12/2026

Richmond Carolina Fire District is proud to provide public safety staffing throughout the entire duration of the Washington County Fair! Our members will be on-site and ready to assist with keeping fairgoers safe while enjoying all the fair has to offer.

Engine 617, Brush 614, and FOG 619 will be stationed at the fairgrounds, along with additional apparatus arriving at the beginning of each day.

Be sure to stop by our Special Operations Trailer while you’re at the fair! We’ll have plenty of fire prevention goodies and information for the whole family.

Come say hello to our members, check out the apparatus, and learn more about fire safety!

We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s fair! 🚨🎡🚒

08/11/2026