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

Subject(s):

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