Topsail Beach Fire Department

09/26/2023

It is with heavy hearts the Town announces the passing of longtime resident Bobby Humphrey. Bobby has been a pillar of the community for over 50 years. He, along with his father Tom was a founding member of the Topsail Beach Volunteer Fire Department which he served faithfully until his passing. Bobby also served as Town Commissioner and is a current member of the Board of Adjustments. His contributions to Topsail Beach have shaped this community and he will be remembered for generations to come.

03/16/2023

A Celebration of Life for Bob Phiel is scheduled for Sunday, March 19th, 2pm-5pm, at the Surf City Welcome Center.

Please drop in anytime during the celebration of life for an informal sharing of everyone’s favorite stories and memories of Bob.

03/13/2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Phiel Jr. Bob passed away on Friday, March 10 in his sleep. Bob was an integral part of our community and member of the Surf City Fire Department for over 10 years. He made an impression on everyone he met and not just a loss to our community but the world. He started with us as a volunteer firefighter then became a career firefighter and served in the fire service for over 30 years. He will truly be missed by those who knew him. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

03/13/2023

CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES!
This weekend, when you change your clocks forward, don't forget to also replace the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms. It only takes a few seconds but could save your life! For more info, visit: https://www.ncosfm.gov/.../fire-prevention.../smoke-alarms

03/11/2023

Please accept our sincere gratitude for the tremendous support you all recently provided for one of our fallen comrades. Even though our hearts are broken, our flags are lowered, and our prayers are lifted, we still thought there was much we could do to express to Robert "Bob" Phiel's family our appreciation for his service to our department. Today, we decorated the trucks in his honor. Each and every individual he's helped during his time in service will miss him greatly. Captain Phiel, our brother, You will always remain on our minds and in our hearts. We've decorated these vehicles in your honor today because we know you'll be keeping an eye on us all while we continue to answer these calls and provide the services you so dearly enjoyed.

03/10/2023

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you about the passing of Topsail Beach firefighter Robert "Bob" Phiel. He passed away last night in his sleep. Bob was a volunteer firefighter with Topsail Beach for 16 years, and he served as a captain for six of those years. Bob was a devoted member of our department, always going above and beyond what was asked of him for the safety of his fellow brothers and sisters. He bettered the department, putting the department and its members first no matter what. Bob loved the fire service and being part of Topsail Beach. He will certainly be missed by our department, the fire service, the community, and his family. Please keep his wife and family in your thoughts and prayers. You can rest easy now brother; we got it from here.

02/22/2023

Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? Would you like to support your community? Are you willing to be a part of something bigger? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then don't miss out on this upcoming opportunity. The following is a flyer to attend the fire academy at Cape Fear Community College this coming fall. Please see the link provided for a direct route to their website for enrollment today.

https://cfcc.edu/public-safety/firefighter-academy/

02/21/2023

02/21/2023

02/21/2023

Good evening,

We are excited to share with our community and the surrounding communities the training we go through to gain additional knowledge, adapt to ever-changing environments, strengthen our vital skills, and prepare for or anticipate situations that may arise. Your dedicated firefighters meet twice a month to train, ensuring that we are providing efficient, quick, and safe services to our district. Last night, firefighters met for training on the new windows that have become part of the new building code on the island. These windows, called Ocean View High Performance Windows by Viwinco, are constructed of a vinyl frame with no grids. They are double-glazed windows infused with argon that are impact-resistant and can withstand up to 150 mph winds. They have an energy performance rating U-factor of 0.28 and a solar heat gain coefficient of 0.20. Additionally, they are rated for 0.46 visible transmittance. These windows are certified by the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). We were given one of these windows and were able to not only conduct a thorough class on it but also visualize how this product will perform during firefighter operations. Due to the new windows, we have purchased a new blade for our K12 saw that is specifically designed to help gain access if needed.