Kevin Smith

Firefighter 23 years(retired)
Deer Hunting, Nascar, #PanthersKeepPounding🏈

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In his preseason debut, Panthers rookie quarterback, Haynes King completed 21-of-34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 39 more yards, including the game-winning touchdown.

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#LODD 7/31/2026
Incident: 7/23/2026
FF/EMT: Bryce Jungbluth(27)
Eau Claire FD,Wisconsin.
During his shift he became ill with a headache, after the shift he completed 2 additional 24 hour shifts, he went to the hospital where he passed away from hydrocephalus; #RIPBrother

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#LODD 7/23/2026
Incident: 7/22/2026
FF/Commissioner/ Honorary Chief: James Lukashuk(64)
Parsippany Troy-Hills Fire District 6, New Jersey.
After responding to 2 calls he returned home where he was found unresponsive from a cardiovascular event. #RIPBrother

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#LODD 7/31/2026
FF/Trainer:Gary Wayne James(80)
Adrian VFD, Adrian Texas.
50 years of service.
While responding in a brush truck
to a vehicle fire he failed to negotiate a curve, lost control and was ejected after a rollover.
#RIPBrother

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Durham,NC*Fatal Fire*
One killed, four escape Durham house fire on Wintergreen Place, officials say https://t.co/0NpmktvzPs

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Rolesville,NC*Residential Structure Fire*<01:37] Willow Tower Court, heavy fire was showing through the roof upon arrival, one adult female unaccounted for, State and Federal investigators to assist with investigation.
📸>@WNCN
Wake County #FireinNC

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Sneads Ferry,NC*Fatal Fire*
Incident: <04:15] 8/1/2026
262 Bill Canady Road,one fatality in a dwelling with heavy fire. Turkey Creek Fire Department with M/A Holly Ridge, Verona, Haw Run, North Topsail Beach, Rhodestown,Camp Lejeune,FDs
📸>WCTI 12 NEWS.
Onslow County #FireinNC

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Delayed Post:<16:15] 7/30/2026
Arden,NC*Residential Structure Fire*Brevard Road, heavy fire through the roof of a duplex at a retirement community, no injuries were reported, Skyland Fire & Rescue with M/A from 4 additional FDs, investigation ongoing; Buncombe County #FireinNC

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#LODD 7/19/2026
Incident:7/18/2026
Sergeant: Adam J. Amrozi(52)
Lincoln Park FD, Michigan.
After completing his shift which included 17 calls he was found unresponsive at home after suffering a cardiovascular event,
he passed away later that morning; #RIPBrother

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Garner,NC*Fatal Fire*
Incident:<01:00] 7/27/2026
Guy Road, Garner Fire Department arrived with heavy smoke showing from a residential fire, one man & 2 dogs were rescued, the male was transported where he later passed away, one dog died.
Wake County #FireinNC

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Delayed Post: <02:04] 7/25/2026
Cashiers,NC*Residential Structure Fire*Woods Mountain Trail, fully involved, home was unoccupied at the time, no injuries were reported, Cashiers with M/A Lake Toxaway, Highlands, Cullowhee, FDs;
📸>Jackson County Emergency Management. #FireinNC

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#LODD 7/3/2026
Chief: David "Dave" A. Gagnon(58)
Cottekill Volunteer Fire Company, New York
While on scene of a tree down across the roadway, he was struck by a portion of the tree when it unexpectedly snapped,despite lifesaving efforts he passed away at the hospital; #RIPBrother

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Durham,NC<14:00]*Commercial Structure Fire*2700 blk. of Hillsborough Road.
Auto Repair Shop with a vehicle fire inside the structure which involved other vehicles.
Roof collapse and the building is a total loss, no injuries were reported,📸>@durhamcityfire
Durham County #FireinNC

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St.Stephens Fire Department(Station 4)
*NEW APPARATUS*
Catawba County #FireinNC
https://t.co/2NuqDaQNWx

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#LODD 7/6/2026
Incident:7/5/2026
Chief Engineer: Eugene Cervi(60)
Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company, Maryland.
After driving apparatus to a possible water rescue he assisted with the deployment of the FD boat, the next day he suffered a cardiovascular event; #RIPBrother

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Delayed Post 7/16/2026
Black Mountain,NC*Structure Fire
Montreat College(Abbott Hall)
Building not occupied at the time, no injuries were reported.
Black Mountain FD with command
📸>WLOS13; Buncombe County #FireinNC

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Delayed Post:<12:22] 7/14/2026
Clayton,NC*Residential Structure Fire* 200 blk. Sugarberry Lane, no injuries were reported, Clayton Fire Department with M/A North Side, Wilson's Mills, departments.
3 occupants displaced.
📸>Clayton Fire Department.
Johnston County #FireinNC

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Shallotte,NC*Wildfire Update*
Fire investigation has determined that a lightning strike started the large wildfire that involved nearly 300 acres near Shallotte, including
structures and other property damage; (📸>@StarNewsOnline)
Brunswick County #FireinNC

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#LODD 7/10/2026
Incident: 6/27/2026
Probationary FF: Robert "Bobby" Reider(23)
Malaga Volunteer Fire Company(NJ)
While responding in his personal vehicle to a structure fire, he suffered critical injuries after a single vehicle accident.
#RIPBrother

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Delayed Post: 7/8/2026
Moravian Falls,NC*Residential Fire*
Knollwood Drive, one male rescued by firefighters after being trapped, was transported in critical condition, fire believed to have started from lightning strike, home is a total loss.
Wilkes County #FireinNC