WilmingtonFD

Official site of the Wilmington (NC) Fire Department. This account is NOT monitored 24/7. For an emergency, call 9-1-1. 🚒

[WilmingtonFD @WilmingtonFD]

See or smell smoke this morning? Here's a quick update from our partners at NHC EM.

[New Hanover County @NewHanoverCo]

Two quick things about fire:
1. See smoke? You may be seeing drifts from an active wildfire in Marion County, SC. Stay aware and mindful of your surroundings. Air quality will be slightly degraded while the haze persists, so take precautions for those with respiratory conditions.

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Thanks for a great Azalea Festival, Wilmington! 🚒❤🌺

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Emergency crews are currently monitoring a woods fire in the area that is producing a significant amount of visible smoke. The fire is under control, and there is no immediate threat to the public at this time. Residents may notice smoke lingering throughout the area.

[City of Wilmington, NC @CityofWilm]

Just a friendly reminder 👋

Join the @WilmingtonFD tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Station Nine (1201 Military Cutoff Road) for a free car seat check.

Certified safety technicians will be there to help ensure your little riders are buckled up correctly.

[WilmingtonFD @WilmingtonFD]

Happy St. Patty's Day from the WFD! We hope you all celebrate safely and responsibly!

[WilmingtonFD @WilmingtonFD]

The Future Firefighters Academy met this week for a meal w firefighters & a hands-on training exercise. The program is a continuation of the popular Junior Fire Academy, which is offered for a week in the summer. This month, students worked on hooking up fire hose to the hydrant.

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Meet the firefighters - baby picture edition! See any familiar faces? 👀

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Input needed! Check out this survey about safe streets in Wilmington --> https://t.co/VTPGBcCoNX

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A HUGE congratulations to our recent promotions on C Shift! We couldn’t be more proud of all your hard work and dedication to the WFD! Congrats, Lt. Nick Shepard, Lt. Frank Shultz, Engineer Chris Robinson, and Engineer Robby Gausman! 🎉

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Working fire off Wrightsville Ave. Crews working to extinguish.

[City of Wilmington, NC @CityofWilm]

Shoutout to the graduates of @WilmingtonFD's most recent Future Firefighters Academy! 🔥🚒

These high schoolers spent 2025 learning hands-on skills our firefighters use every day to protect the community — from hydrants to ladders and search drills.

Well done, everyone👏👏

[WilmingtonFD @WilmingtonFD]

ICYMI: @wectnews has some tips for you about how to keep your family safe this holiday! --> https://t.co/HgZWuYgZlV

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ARE YOUR KIDS SAFE? Come have a car seat inspection done before all your holiday traveling!

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Don’t forget, there’s still time to donate to the WFD Annual Food Drive in support of @NourishNc1!

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Working fire on 3rd St. Road blocked from Market and Orange. Please avoid area.

[City of Wilmington, NC @CityofWilm]

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of Wilmington’s newest fire station serving the Riverlights community!

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📅 This Saturday, we are hosting the grand opening of our new Station 6 in the Riverlights community. We hope you can make it out!

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It’s Fire Prevention Week! Throughout the month, firefighters will visit schools all over the city to talk about fire safety. This week is the oldest public health & safety observance in the US. It's in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

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2 of our SWAT Medics were recognized by @WilmingtonPD for their life-saving actions. During an active shooter situation, Captain Guidry & Senior Firefighter Gausman rendered aid to a patient who'd been shot. Their actions saved the man’s life. Thanks for your hard work & bravery!

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Check out Marine Co. 1's new wrap job! Shoutout to The Endowment for helping to fund this important piece of equipment so we can best serve our community. While we may have dodged Imelda, with our new boat, we're better prepared for any water rescue that comes our way.