Fayetteville Fire Department

06/07/2026

Celebrate National Safety Month with your family by working these activities into your week with the CRR Team’s interactive Summer Safety Calendar! It features daily, bite-sized activities to help you keep the summer fun and safe.☀️

Why you'll love it:
🔍 Interactive: Turn safety activities into a fun family scavenger hunt, let kids help by hunting to find two ways out of a room!
🏠 Proactive: Help spot and prevent common household and outdoor hazards.
☮ Peace of Mind: Ensure everyone is prepared for a safe season of fun in the sun.

Get the kids involved and make safety checks and drills a part of your daily routine. Together, we can make this Fayetteville summer your safest and best one yet!

06/06/2026

Smoke Alarm Saturday is in the books!

It only took three hours to visit over 100 homes, protect over 250 residents, and unite one city in keeping our community safe!

06/05/2026

We spent today talking car seats and child passenger safety with ABC11 WTVD ‘s Penelope Lopez! Keep an eye out for tonight’s story and if you need your car seat checked, visit one of our permanent checking stations today!

Visit FayettevilleNC.gov/fire for more information!

06/04/2026

Working with our partners at the N.C. Forest Service, a woods fire in the western portion of our city is contained and no longer threatening homes in the area.

Residents in the neighboring communities will continue to smell and see small amounts of smoke as the contained fire continues to smolder.

If you see flames outside the containment area or have other concerns for your safety, don’t hesitate to call 911 and your Fayetteville Fire Department will respond to the needs of our community as always!

06/04/2026

Thank you to ABC11 WTVD for highlighting the work our young people are doing and the Fayetteville Fire Department’s commitment to the future of our city and the fire service!

The fire department's accreditation manager, says internships help bridge the recruitment gap with younger generations.

06/03/2026

Smoke Alarm Saturday is happening June 6th from 9AM–12PM. Firefighters will be canvassing neighborhoods across all city fire districts, offering FREE smoke alarms and stovetop auto‑outs.

Let’s keep our community safe, one home at a time.

06/02/2026

Units with the Fayetteville Fire Department and Stoney Point Fire Department are currently on scene of a large woods fire in the area of Branchwood Circle off Cliffdale Road.

The fire is currently contained and no structures are in currently danger. Residents and travelers in western Fayetteville may see large amounts of smoke in the area and residents near by should keep their windows closed if they experience drifting smoke in their neighborhoods.

06/02/2026

The Fayetteville Fire Department is excited to welcome our ICON Interns Jerry Cunningham and Jeremiah Foster!

The ICON program provides unique internship opportunities to Cumberland County students providing valuable experiences to young people and cultivating the career pipeline for the leaders of tomorrow. Jeremiah and Jerry took part in a rigorous interview process to ultimately be selected to serve with the FFD’s Office of Strategic Planning and Public Information & Education divisions. Stay tuned for updates on their projects and progress in serving the residents, visitors and future employees of Fayetteville!

06/01/2026

Fire Chief Kevin Dove and the Fayetteville Fire Department a proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter Colton Davis to the rank of Fire Lieutenant, effective June 1, 2026. Lieutenant Davis will be assigned to the Operations Division at Station 12 on B-Shift.

Lieutenant Davis is a 7-year veteran of the department, with his most recent assignment being station 12 on C-shift. We recognize Lieutenant Davis for the hard work and commitment he exhibited throughout the promotional process and throughout his career.

05/31/2026

As we transition from National Water Safety Month in May 🏊🏾‍♂️to Safety Month in June 🚴‍♀️, keeping kids protected is a FFD top priority. Check out these vital tips on water safety, bicycle rules, fire safety, and stranger danger to ensure a fun, accident-free summer!