Halls Fire and Rescue

10/22/2026

Calling all first responders in Pender, Duplin, Bladen, and Sampson counties!

Four County EMC is partnering with North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives and Cape Fear Energy Systems to offer a free Solar and Battery Energy Storage Safety Training for fire, EMS, and law enforcement personnel. You’ll learn how utility scale and residential/commercial systems work, the risks they can present during an incident, and safe response procedures.

Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM
Geared toward Pender and Duplin

Friday, November 6 at 6:00 PM
Geared toward Bladen and Sampson

This training is for active first responders only. Registration is required and the link can be found in the events section. Please bring your department ID or badge to check in.

Questions? Reach out to Kristen Hole at [email protected].

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10/21/2026

🔥 As temperatures drop: Charge Smart & Stay Fire Safe!

Phones, tablets, e-bikes, and power tools all run on lithium-ion batteries. They make life easier, but when they’re damaged, overcharged, or left charging unattended, they can overheat and start a fire.

✔️ Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces, not in bed or on the couch
✔️ Use the cord and charger that came with the device
✔️ Unplug and stop charging if a battery gets hot, swells, or smells strange
✔️ Never charge e-bikes or scooters in hallways, exits, or bedrooms
✔️ Check that your smoke alarms are working

Fire safety starts with small habits. Reduce your risk of a house fire by sharing this with your family and friends! 🔥
Interested in more fire safety tips? Visit our website, linked in the comments below!

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Everyone is welcome to come bring your kids to our Trunk or Treat event. If you don’t like going house to house or getting in and out of your vehicles here’s your chance to enjoy our event.

Halls Fire & Rescue
7730 Hobbton Hwy

10/19/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month, we recognize the strength of breast cancer survivors and honor those we've lost. This includes firefighters, first responders, and community members across North Carolina.

10/16/2026

This Halloween, keep fire safety in mind during your festivities! 🔥 No matter how harmless it may seem, costumes, decorations, and open-flame candles can increase fire risks.

🎃 Costumes nowadays are HIGHLY FLAMMABLE and made out of fabrics such as polyester, which contains plastics that can burn into your skin. Always be sure your child keeps their costume away from open flames.
🎃 When in doubt, always use battery-operated candles instead of real candles, inside and outside of your home.
🎃 Keep decorations away from heat sources. String lights, paper banners, or anything plastic can be highly flammable and potentially toxic

Simple precautions can help ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone.

Interested in learning more about fire safety? Students, parents, and community teachers can explore more on our website linked in the comments below!

10/12/2026

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES – ALL FIREFIGHTERS WELCOME!

Halls Fire & Rescue would like to invite all firefighters and fire departments to join us for the following training opportunities!

NFFF – Until Everyone Goes Home
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 20–21, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Light supper will be served.

Tuesday, October 20th
Safe Effective Fire Ground Management.

Wednesday, October 21st
After Action Review (AAR)

📍 Location: Halls Fire & Rescue

These training opportunities are a great way to strengthen our knowledge, improve fireground safety, and learn from our experiences to better serve our communities.

10/12/2026

After Action Review AAR course at Sampson Community College, located in Clinton, NC