Durham Fire Department

Durham Fire Department The DFD serves an area of 176 square miles. We have 19 Stations and employ over 400 personnel. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

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Just after 3PM we responded to a structure fire at the 800 block of Kent Street with significant fire and smoke showing ...
08/17/2026

Just after 3PM we responded to a structure fire at the 800 block of Kent Street with significant fire and smoke showing from the side of the home.

Firefighters deployed an aggressive attack to get the fire under control.

The home was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported. We are investigating the cause of the fire.

Never leave your kitchen while cooking!Last night just after 8PM we responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of E....
08/17/2026

Never leave your kitchen while cooking!

Last night just after 8PM we responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of E. Pilot St.

38 firefighters were able to bring the second story fire under control in less than ten minutes.

This fire was caused by unattended cooking. To prevent kitchen fires, always stay in the room while food is being prepared and keep all cooking surfaces clear of any debris.

Fire Chief Robert Zoldos and Deputy Chief David Swain taught a class called “Command Like a Pirate: Fireground Tactical ...
08/16/2026

Fire Chief Robert Zoldos and Deputy Chief David Swain taught a class called “Command Like a Pirate: Fireground Tactical Leadership” at this week’s SAFRE Conference.

It covered ways to successfully lead a Fireground, no matter how unpredictable the conditions are.

After all, a good Captain doesn’t manage an incident - they COMMAND it!

The vehicles on our roads are changing rapidly - and firefighters need to know what that means for them.Retired Fire Dri...
08/14/2026

The vehicles on our roads are changing rapidly - and firefighters need to know what that means for them.

Retired Fire Driver John Johnson’s “Alternative Fuel Vehicles” class at SAFRE covered these types of changes and the kinds of fires they cause!

Another one of the classes at the SAFRE Conference this week is “Fire Officer Leadership: Firehouse to the Fireground”, ...
08/13/2026

Another one of the classes at the SAFRE Conference this week is “Fire Officer Leadership: Firehouse to the Fireground”, taught by our own Chief Richard Ray!

The class focuses on leadership skills - whether at the firehouse or on the fire ground. It’s important to have strong decision-makers in fast moving incidents!

The South Atantic Fire Rescue Expo is underway in Raleigh, and one of the many classes being taught by our firefighters ...
08/12/2026

The South Atantic Fire Rescue Expo is underway in Raleigh, and one of the many classes being taught by our firefighters is Captain Carl Hamlin's "Different Options on the Pin Job - Are Your Tactics as Current as Your Tools"

I don't know about you - but that's a class I'd want to take 😎

“Ladder Up!”The DFD’s vintage baseball team, the Plug Uglies, will be taking the field at this year’s Vintage Baseball D...
08/10/2026

“Ladder Up!”

The DFD’s vintage baseball team, the Plug Uglies, will be taking the field at this year’s Vintage Baseball Day at the DAP ⚾️

The event will be held on October 3rd beginning at 10AM

Any tickets purchased for the canceled 2025 event will be valid for the 2026 event.

Come on out and watch a unique spin on baseball while raising money for Duke Homestead!

The firefighters on Engine 17 hope the person reading this has a great weekend 😀🚒
08/07/2026

The firefighters on Engine 17 hope the person reading this has a great weekend 😀🚒

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08/04/2026

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08/01/2026

Diary of a lazy dog 🐶

Here’s a look into Station 4 life when Blaze is on shift!

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2008 E Club Boulevard
Durham, NC
27704

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