New Hope Fire Department

06/05/2026

And a few more shots from the training burn last Saturday.
While eyes tend to be drawn to the individuals on the hose line fighting fire, there were lots of others, less visible, that helped make the day possible.
Big thanks to the water shuttle drivers on the tankers, the pump operator making sure there was water going to each of the many nozzles, instructors, accountability, safety, rehab, lunch pick-up, and others who worked behind the scenes.

06/03/2026

Avoid Eubanks Rd today. (Update - All clear)

06/01/2026

More photos from the live burn training on Saturday.
Big thanks to our intern, Landen, for capturing the day on camera!
Once again, thanks to all who helped to make this day a productive educational experience.

05/31/2026

Yesterday, around 65 firefighters participated in a training burn hosted by New Hope. Every fire department in Orange County had representation at the event. There were also personnel from departments in Durham, Alamance and Chatham counties.
(Structures destined for destruction are, on rare occasions, provided by the property owner for training. When the opportunity comes along, many first responders are ready to participate.)
The general process is to divide the firefighters into 3 or 4 people crews, light a fire in the corner of a room, send the crew in, observe fire behavior firsthand (with an instructor), knock out the fire, exit the structure, rotate to the next crew and do it again.
After a significant number of training evolutions, the fire advanced to the attic, reducing structural integrity. All personnel were removed from the structure, and it was allowed to burn.
Thanks to all who participated in making this a successful training experience. Your positive efforts directly strengthened our ability to serve our communities and neighbors.

05/29/2026

Reminder –
Tomorrow, May 30, 2026, New Hope will be conducting live fire training near the intersection of Oak Hill Rd. and Sunrise Rd.
Expect to see and smell smoke in the area. Also, expect to see increased activity along Sunrise Rd. and at our station on Whitfield Rd.
Training today to prepare for tomorrow.

05/28/2026

Before firefighters pick up the first tool or hose line, they are already wearing about 50-60 lbs. of protective gear.

05/26/2026

Trucks -
New Hope trucks over the years.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day – Honoring, remembering and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving our country.
This weekend and Monday, take a moment to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

New Hope had resources and personnel on scene for this woods fire off of Seawell School Rd.
At one point, during a rapidly moving crowning, command had communications tone out “emergency retreat!”.