Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department

09/04/2026

🚨🗓️ September is annual Preparedness Month!

As we enter the peak of hurricane season, Preparedness Month is a great reminder to take a few simple steps now to help keep you and your family safe during hurricanes and other emergencies. Here are a few tips to help you and your family get prepared:

📋Make a Plan- Decide where you and your family will go in the event of an emergency.
🎒Build a Kit- Pack supplies for all members of your household to last for at least 72 hours.
📱Stay Informed- Sign up for OC Alerts (http://www.ocalertsnc.com/) and monitor local news outlets + forecasts.

Visit Orange County Emergency Preparedness for more information. https://www.orangecountync.gov/650/Disaster-Emergency-Preparedness

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

🌡️Heads up! High temperatures expected this week!

The National Weather Service is forecasting record high temperatures for our area this week. As temperatures increase, please exercise caution when working outside and watch for signs of heat related illnesses in yourself and others.

Some actions you can take to protect yourself from extreme heat are:
-Drink plenty of water
-Take breaks often in shade or AC often when working outside
-Try to schedule outdoor activities outside of peak heat hours

08/29/2026

🥎 The fire department took the win against police at the RMDH Charity Softball Game at Anderson Stadium today. Thank you to everyone who showed up to support and who brought donations!!

08/28/2026

⚾️ TOMORROW! RMDH Charity Softball Game!

Reminder to join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, at Anderson Stadium for a FREE Community Day benefiting families staying at the Ronald McDonald House! ❤️

🚒 Touch-a-Truck
🎈 Family activities
⚾️ Charity softball game featuring local first responders
🥫 Donations collected (please visit https://police.unc.edu/news/2026/07/31/unc-police-carolina-softball-and-firefighters-team-up-for-ronald-mcdonald-house/ for a list of requested donations)

We hope to see you there! Come out, say hello, check out the trucks, and cheer on your local first responders!

08/21/2026

🎒🔥 Back-to-School Fire Safety

As the new school year begins next week, take a few minutes to make fire safety part of your family’s routine!

🏠 Review your home fire escape plan: Make sure everyone knows two ways out of every room and where to meet outside.
🚨 Test your smoke & CO alarms to make sure they’re working properly.
🚌 Talk about school bus safety: Stay alert around buses, follow the driver’s instructions, and never walk behind a bus.
👩‍🚒 Know what to do: Make sure children know how to call 911, what information to provide, and that they should never go back inside a burning building.

We hope everyone has a safe and successful school year!

08/13/2026

🔥🎒Heading Back to Campus? Make Fire Safety a Priority

As college students return to campus, take a few minutes to make sure your living space is fire-safe:

• Make sure you can hear the building alarm system from your room.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and never disable them.
• Practice safe charging and follow your school’s rules for electrical appliances.
• Stay in the kitchen while cooking and only cook when you are alert.
• Know your building’s evacuation plan and practice fire drills. If you live off campus, have two ways out of every room.
• When an alarm sounds, get out quickly and stay out.

A few minutes of preparation can make all the difference. Start the semester smart and stay fire safe.

08/04/2026

⚾️ Join us on Saturday, August 29 at Anderson Stadium for a FREE Community Day & Charity Softball Game benefiting families staying at the Ronald McDonald House!

Hosted by UNC Police, Chapel Hill Fire-Rescue, Carrboro Fire-Rescue, and the Carolina Softball Team, the event features Touch-a-Truck, family activities, and a charity softball game between local first responders.

We’ll also be collecting donations of toiletries, cleaning supplies, and individually packaged snacks. We hope to see you there!

Visit UNC Police, Carolina Softball and Firefighters Team Up for Ronald McDonald House - UNC Police http://go.unc.edu/dayattheballpark
for more details.

08/03/2026

🚨 National Night Out Canceled 🚨

Due to expected bad weather, Carrboro's National Night Out event on Tuesday, Aug. 4 is canceled.

Thanks for understanding, and we'll see you next year! 💙