NHC Fire Rescue 🚒

Providing Fire, Rescue and First Response Medical Services to the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County, NC

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The holidays are almost here, and NHC Fire Rescue encourages everyone to review household safety tips for a successful holiday season! Check out the cooking and decorating tips below, then learn more about keeping your home #SafeHealthySecure year-round: https://t.co/2fIyM773da

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Happy Halloween!🎃

Join us at any of our eight stations for trick-or-treating goodies!👻
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Join New Hanover County Fire Rescue and friends this Friday, October 24th at the Battleship form 6:00pm-9:00pm for a fun family Trunk or Treat event.

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Last weekend, our very own Deputy Chief Jennifer Smith became the first female president of the @ncafcchiefs in its 93-year existence. Congratulations, Deputy Chief Smith! We are excited to watch you share your knowledge and experience as you serve in this new role.

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***Update: Blue Clay Road is now reopen to regular traffic flows.***

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Blue Clay Rd is closed due to a fire in the 3000 block area. A detour is set up at Old Mill Rd and Teddy Rd. Avoid the area if possible.

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Fire Rescue has received reports of flooding in roadways in southern NHC. Remember, driving through 6 inches of standing water can cause vehicles to lose control and stall. Don’t drive through flooded roads – turn around, don’t drown! Learn more at https://t.co/nvRr0kt0wC

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All burn bans have been lifted for New Hanover County. Residents should continue exercising caution when burning outdoors.

↔️ Maintain a safe distance from structures
💧 Keep water/fire extinguisher nearby
🧯 Ensure burns are fully extinguished
🚫 Never leave a burn unattended

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In conjunction with the statewide open burn ban issued by the NC Forest Service, the New Hanover County Fire Marshal’s Office will implement a local burn ban that applies to all areas within the county, including those within 100 ft of dwellings. See more: https://t.co/mEUUiVo5Cq

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We’re going to tell our kids this was 98 degrees 🥵 — but seriously, check your smoke alarms 😂

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🚒 NHCFR responded to multiple fires from debris burns. As temps rise & yard work picks up, stay safe with these burn tips:

📃 Get a burn permit
🍃 Burn only natural vegetation
💨 Avoid burning on dry/windy days
💧 Keep water/tools nearby
🔥 Never leave fires unattended

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Captain McDonald, Captain White, and the crew of Rescue 11 recently assisted students from the CFCC Public Safety Academy with hands-on vehicle extrication and stabilization training! 🚗✂️
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An estimated 23 million people were expected to call out of work after last night’s Super Bowl—but for first responders, that’s not an option.

No matter the day, holiday, or game day, the men and women of NHCFR are always on duty—24/7, 365 (and the occasional 366). #NHCFR

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First Aid for Burns 🚑

Accidents happen, but knowing how to respond can reduce injury:
🔹 Cool the burn
🔹 Do NOT apply ice or ointments
🔹 Cover loosely with a clean, dry cloth
🔹 Seek medical help if the burn is severe or larger than a palm

#NHCFRSafety #BurnAwarenessWeek

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Space Heaters & Safety Zones 🔥

With cooler temps, space heaters are a fire risk if not used safely!
➡️ Keep heaters at least 3 feet away
➡️ Never use extension cords with space heaters
➡️ Turn heaters off when leaving the room or sleeping

#NHCFRSAfety #BurnAwarenessWeek

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Cooking Safety Reminder 🍳

Kitchen burns are preventable! Keep kids safe by:
🔥 Turning pot handles toward the back of the stove
🔥 Never holding a child while cooking
🔥 Keeping oven mitts, towels, and flammable objects away from burners.

#BurnAwarenessWeek #NHCFRSafety

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Hot Beverages & Little Hands ☕

Did you know that scald burns are one of the leading causes of burn injuries in young children? A quick tip: When possible, drink from a travel mug with a secure lid—even at home!

#BurnAwarenessWeek

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🔥Burn Awareness Week Kickoff 🔥

It’s #BurnAwarenessWeek, and we’re sharing tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe! Hot things burn—so stay 3 steps back! Teach children to keep a 3-foot safety zone around anything that could cause burns.

#NHCFRSafety

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In 2024, NHCFR averaged over nine medical calls per day, totaling more than 3,000 responses where our firefighters performed CPR, applied tourniquets, cleared airways, mobilized patients, and provided critical medical interventions. #NHCFR

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In 2024, the NHCFR Office of the Fire Marshal investigated numerous fires, and over 62% of them were determined to be accidental.

Here’s how you can stay fire-safe:
✅ Test your smoke alarms
✅ Replace batteries twice a year
✅ Install alarms in key locations

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