City of Graham Fire Department Explorers

01/20/2026

🚨 EVENT UPDATE – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER 🚨

Due to the winter weather forecast for this weekend, the Pawloski Family Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser has been postponed to ensure the safety of our community, our volunteers, and everyone traveling to attend.

📅 NEW DATE: Saturday, February 7
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Graham Fire Department Bays – 201 S. Main Street
🍝 Dine-In or Take-Out Available

The Graham Fire Department Explorers will still be hosting this spaghetti supper fundraiser in support of Firefighter Ryker Pawloski and his family as they navigate an incredibly difficult season. Ryker’s daughter was born prematurely and spent a significant amount of time in the NICU. This fundraiser is our way of surrounding their family with love and helping ease the burden of travel, medical expenses, and time away from work.

This event is open to all first responders and our entire community. Whether you join us for a meal, grab take-out, or simply come by to show support, it truly means more than words can express.

Thank you for your understanding, continued prayers, and for always showing up for one of our own. We look forward to seeing everyone on February 7th.

01/14/2026

The Graham Fire Department Explorers will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser in support of Firefighter Ryker Pawloski and his family during a difficult season. Ryker’s daughter was born prematurely and continues to fight in the NICU. This fundraiser is our way of surrounding their family with love and helping ease the burden of travel, medical expenses, and time away from work while she remains hospitalized.

📅 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Graham Fire Bays – 201 S Main Street
🍝 Dine-In or Take-Out available

This event is open to all first responders and our amazing community. Whether you stop by for a meal, grab take-out, or simply come to show support, your presence means more than words can express.

Thank you for standing beside one of our own and for continuing to show what makes this community so special. City ofCity of Graham Fire Department Explorersver Fire Department

06/26/2025

Join us at Slice of Summer, a water-filled street festival in downtown Graham, hosted by Graham Recreation & Parks from 3:00pm - 7:00pm!

Downtown Graham Location: 100 & 200 blocks of West Elm Street and sections of 100 blocks of North & South Maple Street

Special attractions & fun features will include:
• Interactive Playgrounds Climb-N-Challenge
• City of Graham NC Fire Department’s Super Soaker Zone will feature lessons in fire prevention
• City of Graham Fire Department Explorers selling slices of watermelon ($1/slice)
• Interactive Playgrounds Slip ‘N Slide Water Attractions: Wipe-Out Slide, Liquid Magma Slide, Tie Dye Splash Down, Enchanted Forest
• Park & Play Mobile Recreation Area presented by Graham Recreation & Parks
• Sprinkler Zone
• Graham Police Department‘s “Dunking Donuts” Dunking Booth ($5 for 3 balls) – Come dunk your favorite Graham Police Officer – all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics NC – purchase your dunking throws on the event's webpage

Food Trucks/Vendors:
• Bruster's Real Ice Cream
• Fiya Pit Food Trailer
• Quench 305
• Wrights Italian Ice
• & Downtown Graham Businesses!

Learn more about Slice of Summer at https://www.cityofgraham.com/grpd-special-slice-of-summer/.

Road Closure Reminder: On the day of the Slice of Summer event (06/28), 100 & 200 blocks of West Elm Street and sections of 100 blocks of North & South Maple Street will close at 1:30pm and open at 8:00pm. Parking spaces (those where hoses need to be run for the attractions from hydrants, roughly 20 spaces) on the south side of West Elm Street will close at 8:00am on the day of the event.

04/13/2025

Today, Graham Fire crews joined our neighbors at the City of Mebane Fire Department for a live fire training in a donated structure.

Live fire training provides our firefighters with valuable, realistic experience in controlled but challenging live fire environments—sharpening their skills, strengthening teamwork, and preparing them for real-world fireground operations.

A huge thank you to Mebane Fire for the invitation and for hosting an outstanding day of training. Proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals!

Mebane NC Fire Department City of Graham, NC

03/30/2025

🔥 Look at that shine! 🔥

This Cairns N6A Sam Houston Helmet could be yours! Winner picks the size and color!

🎟️ $20 per ticket | 🗓️ Drawing: June 1st
Proceeds benefit the Haw River Junior Firefighters.

Get your tickets today! 🚒🔥 https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-leather-helmet-raffle-for-haw-river-juniors

03/30/2025

What a great day training with Captain Quigley shift at GFD!!! Huge shout out to Blake Simmons for leading the team! Graham PD came out an spoke to the kids and hot dog lunch!!!!

12/07/2024

🎄🌭 See You Tomorrow at the Graham Fire Department Hotdog Open House! 🌭🎄

After the Graham Christmas Parade, head over to the fire station bays at 201 S Main St for some festive fun and delicious hotdogs!

📅 Date: Tomorrow, Saturday, December 7th
🎟 FREE Hotdogs
👨‍🚒 Meet Our Amazing Team of Firefighters and Volunteers

Bring your holiday spirit and connect with the team that proudly serves our community. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you—see you right after the parade!

City of Graham, NC

10/04/2024

09/23/2024

We are excited to announce Gavin Squires has officially completed the Graham Fire Department Explorers program. He will now be moving into his new role as a volunteer firefighter for Graham Fire Department. We are so proud to see you live out your dream. You will do amazing things for sure! Thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate.

09/10/2024