Southport Fire Department

06/05/2026

🇺🇸🔥 THE SHIRT EVERY PATRIOT NEEDS! 🔥🇺🇸

Get ready for the 41st Freedom Firefighter’s Competition and grab the official commemorative T-shirt!

What could be more American than Benjamin Franklin—the father of the American fire service—decked out in full turnout gear and ready for action? This one-of-a-kind design celebrates the spirit of freedom, service, and the brave firefighters who continue Franklin’s legacy today.

Whether you’re competing, cheering from the sidelines, or simply proud to support America’s firefighters, this shirt is a must-have!

✅ Bold Patriotic Design
✅ Celebrates 41 Years of Competition
✅ Honors Fire Service Tradition
✅ Perfect for Firefighters, Families & Patriots

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Freedom Firefighter’s Competition history. Wear your pride, honor the tradition, and show the world that freedom and firefighting are as American as Benjamin Franklin himself!

🇺🇸 Freedom • Tradition • Service • Patriotism 🇺🇸

Get yours before they’re go! 25.00 each or 2 for 40.00 Sizes are Small to 5x!

Merica!!

06/01/2026

The wait is almost over! The NC 4th of July Festival Pageant takes the stage THIS SATURDAY, and you won't want to miss a moment of the excitement, beauty, and tradition! 🇺🇸✨
Join us as contestants from across the state compete for prestigious titles and become part of a legacy that has been celebrating patriotism, poise, and community for generations.
🎟️ Tickets are available now—be sure to get yours before they're gone! Come cheer on your favorite contestant and experience one of the most beloved events of the NC 4th of July Festival.
See you Saturday as we crown our new queens and celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style! ❤️🤍💙

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🎆 The wait is almost over! The NC 4th of July Festival Pageant takes the stage THIS SATURDAY, and you won't want to miss a moment of the excitement, beauty, and tradition! 🇺🇸✨

Join us as contestants from across the state compete for prestigious titles and become part of a legacy that has been celebrating patriotism, poise, and community for generations.

🎟️ Tickets are available now—be sure to get yours before they're gone! Come cheer on your favorite contestant and experience one of the most beloved events of the NC 4th of July Festival.

See you Saturday as we crown our new queens and celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style! ❤️🤍💙



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06/01/2026

Congratulations Noah!

06/01/2026

Congratulations Justin!

06/01/2026

Congratulations Grace!

06/01/2026

1 June 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧
𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗣𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿, 𝗜𝗻𝗰.
Contact:
ChyAnn Ketchum, Public Information Officer
910-269-7300 C
[email protected]
Southport, NC – SOUTHPORT, NC — The City of Southport has been named the top-voted coastal community in FPTower Inc.’s 2026 Save A Life Raffle, earning the donation of a U Safe remote-controlled, self-propelled rescue lifebuoy valued at approximately $8,000.
The lifesaving device will officially be presented to the City during a special presentation at Waterfront Park in June.
Designed to improve waterfront safety and emergency response capabilities, the U Safe device is a high-speed, remote-controlled rescue buoy engineered to quickly reach swimmers in distress. The self-propelled technology allows first responders to assist individuals in the water while reducing risk to emergency personnel during rescue operations.
“This achievement reflects the incredible support and engagement of our community,” said Fire Chief Charles Drew. “We are grateful to everyone who participated in voting and helped bring this important safety resource to Southport.”
The Save A Life Raffle, organized by FPTower Inc., utilized a community-driven voting system in which every raffle ticket purchased counted as votes for a nominated coastal community. Southport secured the highest number of votes on the final leaderboard, earning one of only four donated U Safe devices awarded through the initiative. Proceeds from the raffle directly support the organization’s ongoing educational, research, and restoration efforts.
“We are not simply preserving Frying Pan Tower,” said Richard Neal, Executive Director, FPTower Inc., "we are transforming it into a platform that advances safety, science, and sustainability for generations to come.”
Additional details regarding the public presentation ceremony will be announced at a later date.

06/01/2026

Today is the first day of Hurricane Season. This is your friendly reminder to make sure that your household’s emergency kit is stocked, non-expired, and ready in case of emergency. Here is a link to a kit list: www.cityofsouthport.gov/emergency-kit.
Additionally, this evening (June 1) is the Annual Southport Fire Department Hurricane Expo! It begins at 5:30pm in Southport Community Building. There will be representatives from each City of Southport department, as well as US National Weather Service Wilmington NC, WWAY TV, Dosher Memorial Hospital, and more for attendees to speak with directly.
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Today is the first day of Hurricane Season. This is your friendly reminder to make sure that your household’s emergency kit is stocked, non-expired, and ready in case of emergency. Here is a link to a kit list: www.cityofsouthport.gov/emergency-kit.

Additionally, this evening (June 1) is the Annual Southport Fire Department Hurricane Expo! It begins at 5:30pm in Southport Community Building. There will be representatives from each City of Southport department, as well as US National Weather Service Wilmington NC, WWAY TV, Dosher Memorial Hospital, and more for attendees to speak with directly.

We look forwarding to seeing you there!

05/27/2026

Southport Hurricane Expo - Monday, June 1, 2026, 5:30pm at the Southport Community Building.

05/21/2026

Over 300 fire chiefs and fire service members from across the state converged in Raleigh today for North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day. This was an opportunity for fire departments to come together and speak with a unified voice to our elected leaders at the state level on issues that directly impact the fire service and the communities we serve.

I’m proud to say Brunswick County was strongly represented by a good group of fire chiefs that made the almost 3 hour drive to Raleigh. Throughout the day, we discussed several key topics currently in the legislative process that directly affect the NC fire service, including:

• Expanding coverage for firefighter occupational cancer protections
• Expanding Line of Duty Death (LODD) benefits to include certain occupational cancer-related deaths
• Increasing the Firefighters’ Pension Fund benefit from $175 per month to $180 per month
• Reducing the years of service requirement for full retirement benefits from 30 years to 25 years
• Providing logistical and operational support when fire stations are used as voting locations
- Local legislation on the current fire fee funding mechanism for Brunswick County Fire Departments.

We sincerely appreciate the valuable time we were able to spend with Representatives Charlie Miller and Frank Iler discussing these, and other important matters while advocating for the needs of the Brunswick County fire service.

Unfortunately, we were unable to meet with Senator Bill Rabon due to his hectic schedule as Chair of the Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee.

The fire service was recognized by the General Assembly in the House Chambers. It was also a day of collaboration and networking with our peers in the fire service.

05/19/2026

Southport EMS members are appreciated EVERYDAY. However, it is National EMS week. During this week, go out of your way to sincerely thank an EMT or a Medic. Southport has a great TEAM. I am very proud that their average response time during 2025 was 4 minutes and 31 seconds.

2025 our EMS division answered 2120 medical emergencies, transporting 1202 patients.

SFD EMS division average response time in 2025 to Cardiac Arrest Calls (12) - 3:47, Stroke calls (12) - 3:52, and Trauma calls (46) - 6:01.

They also assisted 231 citizens with "Lifting Assistance" calls. This is citizens in our district that had fallen, did not need transport or medical assistance, just needed help to get back to a safe and secure place.

What an amazing job! Our EMS division is led by Capt. Sharon McDaniel, thank you for a job well done!