Eastern Pines Fire/Rescue

Responded to a structure fire this evening and it amazes me as a firefighter. Dozens of people showed up, in a storm to volunteer their efforts to help fellow man. These folks train to keep up with state and industry standards, ever evolving equipment, on top of their personal and professional lives.
No photos of the house out of respect of the homeowner but the crews on site this evening saved a house and much property with not much time to spare due to high winds and fuel load of the fire. Simpson Rural Fire Dept. Grimesland Volunteer Fire Department Eastern Pines Fire/Rescue

Busy Pitt County intersection becoming 4-way stop The Department of Transportation says crews will install the all-way stop tomorrow at the intersection of Portertown Road and Eastern Pines Road.

Congratulations to Firefighter Joe Briley, recipient of both the Chief’s Award and EPFR’s Firefighter of the Year!

Thoughts and prayers are with Greenville Fire/Rescue, Red Oak Fire Department, and the family and friends of Gary Cox. Rest in Peace brother.

Due to the current situation, the annual Spring BBQ Fundraiser has been cancelled. We appreciate your support and understanding during these extraordinary times.

It was supposed to be Lieutenant Jason Menard’s last shift before his vacation. He and his family were scheduled to leave in just a few hours for a long awaited trip to Disney World. Just before 1 a.m. this morning, Lieutenant Menard and the firefighters from Ladder 5 received a call for a fire at a three story residence in Worcester, Massachusetts. As they arrived on scene and began to battle the blaze, it quickly escalated to a four alarm fire. With Jason in command, the firefighters searched through the heavy smoke and flames for a baby that was reported as still trapped inside. While on the third floor, the firefighters became cut off by the fire and were unable to escape. Lieutenant Jason Menard heroically and selflessly saved his crew, helping a probationary firefighter to the stairs and then returning to rescue another firefighter, assisting him out the window. Fire conditions eventually overtook the entire third floor and Lieutenant Menard perished in the fire. Jason was a husband, a father of three and a 9-year veteran of the Worcester Fire Department. He was remembered as a passionate fire officer who absolutely loved being a firefighter. Jason took his job very seriously and performed it admirably. He was 39 years old.

https://www.wnct.com/local-news/bill-passed-gives-vol-firefighters-the-chance-to-get-hunting-fishing-license-half-off/

Bill passed gives volunteer firefighters the chance to get hunting/fishing license half off A bipartisan bill passed in Raleigh gives volunteer firefighters in our state the chance to get a lifetime hunting and fishing license at half the price. Many lawmakers say this is a way to say tha…

The burn ban in 18 Eastern North Carolina counties will be lifted at 5 p.m. June 10 as the risk of wildfires has lessened with recent rain. The ban on open burning was enacted due to extremely dry conditions in Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. Online burn permits will be available in these counties again later this evening. Read the full release at: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/newsdesk_2019.htm #2019610

Burn ban still in effect for Eastern Carolina counties This includes Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington counties.

NCFS 2019 Newsdesk RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits for the following counties in Eastern North Carolina: Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow,...