WFD Adds New Crisis Response Dog Published on January 12, 2026 The Wilmington Fire Department welcomed a new addition to the Crisis Response Facility Dog Team. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Fire
New Station 6 Now Open! Published on November 01, 2025 The new Fire Station 6 in the Riverlights area has officially opened! Tagged as: , Media Releases, Fire
WFD Holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Published on September 16, 2025 On the morning of September 11th, first responders and members of our community gathered at Station No. 2 in Empie Park. Tagged as: , Fire
WFD Takes First in Layups 4 Linda Basketball Tournament Published on September 02, 2025 The second Layups for Linda event took place this August, bringing together public safety teams from across the state to compete in a basketball tournament in support of a very meaningful cause. Tagged as: , Fire
Five Firefighters Injured in Gas Leak Explosion Published on August 21, 2025 Five firefighters were injured during a gas explosion at Eastern Carolina Veterinary Medical Center off New Centre Dr. in Wilmington, NC. Tagged as: , Fire
JFA 2.0 Preps Students for Hiring Published on August 01, 2025 In July, the Wilmington Fire Department hosted 16 students for JFA 2.0. Tagged as: , Fire
WFD Hiring This February Published on February 10, 2025 Starting February 1, 2025, the Wilmington Fire Department is looking to hire firefighter recruits for the upcoming Fire Academy. Tagged as: , Fire
WFD Responds to Assist WNC After Helene Published on October 16, 2024 Over the last few weeks, the Wilmington Fire Department sent dozens of firefighters to assist with recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Tagged as: , Fire
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive a Success Published on September 04, 2024 Last month, the Wilmington Fire Department participated in the second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, and it was a success! Tagged as: , Fire
New Recruit Academy Starts Published on August 20, 2024 At the end of last month, Recruit Academy 2025 started their journey to become a Wilmington Firefighter. Tagged as: , Fire
