Record #:

1809

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Gaston College's Regional Emergency Services Training Center is the site of the nation's largest Live Burn Building, where training of textile mill firefighters and nuclear power plant fire and rescue brigades takes place.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 8, Aug 1994, p40, il

Subject(s):

Fire fighters; Gaston College. Regional Emergency Services Training Center

Record #:

10086

Author(s):

Siler, Leon M.

Abstract:

Flying fire patrols took the place of the old fire towers that once loomed over state and national parks in North Carolina. The hourly patrols are much less costly than the old-style watchmen who man towers round the clock. In addition, some old WWII bombers have been used to fight forest fires in North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 39 Issue 2, June 1971, p13-14, por

Subject(s):

Fire fighters

Record #:

15784

Author(s):

Ross, Kirk

Abstract:

State and federal officials are now reviewing procedures for handling fire management near environmentally sensitive habitats after fire crews plowed a section of Sandy Run Savannas State Natural area, known to contain a number of rare and endangered plants.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 44, Nov 2011, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fire fighters

Record #:

17160

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Sherwood Brockwell's fire-fighting experience began in 1896 when as a boy he would help hitch the mules to the Raleigh steam fire engine. Today, he is still a firefighter, but his activities have spread out to cover all of North Carolina and his influence is felt throughout the nation.

Source:

Popular Government (NoCar JK 4101 P6), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Feb 1942, p7-8, f

Subject(s):

Fire fighters

Record #:

44195

Author(s):

King, Leah Hughes

Abstract:

"In Randolph County and across the state, volunteer firefighters never hesitate to help a neighbor in need." Currently, there are 1217 firs departments in North Carolina. Figures show 38 percent are paid staff, while 62 percent are volunteers. After 20 years service, a North Carolina firefighter can retire and receive $170 a month from the state. The history of fire service in Randolph County dates to 1911

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 92 Issue 4, September 2024, p122-130, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Firefighters--North Carolina; Fire departments--North Carolina; Fire departments--Randolph County; Fire fighters; Fire fighting