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09/15/2026

First Tuesday workout for Academy 41, their first taste of the grinder.
Every rep today was about building the strength this job demands: unorthodox movements, awkward positions, and the kind of muscle memory you only earn through sweat...
Just a preview of the seven‑month climb ahead. Intensity only goes up from here.

Strong work 41 💪

09/07/2026

When our members grow, our department grows 💪.
That’s why we’re committed to giving them every tool, every class, and every opportunity they need to be promotion‑ready and confident when the next step calls their name.

Flicks from A-Shifts training last week. Crews were out helping their members prepare for the promotion process happening later this year.

We’re building a culture where preparation meets pride, and where future officers rise from within.

This is investment.
This is accountability.
This is how strong departments stay strong. 🗣🔥

09/04/2026

Here’s the rundown on our busiest units for August…

🔥 17 WORKING Structure Fires

☣️ 88 Hazardous Conditions Calls

🛠 28 Technical Rescue Calls

🚒 3,065 Total Incidents

-With EMS carrying the weight of the call load....

Shoutout to the members for showing up day in and day out with zero hesitation! Strong work💪😤🔥

08/25/2026

🔥 I can give you a million reasons to love this CAREER...but here’s one ☝️

Q: What’s better than a summer morning at the lake?

A: Getting PAID to train on a summer morning at the lake💪

DFD’s Water Rescue Units spent the morning honing, refining, and sharpening their water‑rescue skills and equipment, staying ready for the residents and visitors of the Bull City 💯

08/04/2026

July numbers just dropped and they read like this...

🔥 21 WORKING Structure Fire

☣️ 113 Hazardous Conditions Calls

🛠 33 Technical Rescue Calls

🚒 3,005 Total Incidents

And through it all: The unknowns, gas leaks, extrications, training, store runs and just the day to day grind.... our members stepped up and stood strong for the Bull City 💪😤🔥

(Oh, and still NO EMS transports 👀)

07/31/2026

Q: How often do firefighters train?
A: Every. Single. Day.

Engine 19 putting in the daily work with their probie! Reps, sweat, and skill-building that never stops 💪🏼🔥

07/31/2026

07/24/2026

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07/24/2026

07/23/2026

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Congratulations to Captain Donald Gross, the recipient of the Exchange Club of Greater Durham’s Firefighter of the Year Award!

One of the best firefighters you’ll ever meet 🔥🔥💪