Kernersville Fire Rescue

10/21/2026

This week, personnel are in Fort Collins, CO completing the Final Inspection on our new Spartan SVI Rescue Truck. We hope to have this truck in-service in the next couple of months.

10/20/2026

***Badge Pinning Ceremony***

Please join us in celebrating the promotion of Bradley Farmer, Madison Hallman and Shane Landrum to the position of Fire Engineer. Badge Pinning Ceremony will be held at Kernersville Fire Rescue Station 42 on Wednesday, October 21st at 16:30.

10/17/2026

On 10/16/2026, Kernersville Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 5900 block of Crossview Drive for a reported injured dog in a manhole. Engine 43 arrived and confirmed what was reported. Air monitoring was completed by Engine 43 personnel with Rescue 42 and Engine 42 setting up rescue systems to enter the manhole to retrieve the injured dog. The dog was removed from the manhole within 30 minutes of arrival and turned over to the owner.

KFR Responding Units
Engine 43
Rescue 42
Engine 42
Battalion 42

10/13/2026

Today the crew of Engine 16 was working with a member of their crew on driver/operator training. Our firefighters practiced pumping water to the ladder truck to flow its aerial master stream.

Training on these operations helps our crews build the skills and coordination needed to deliver large volumes of water from above when fighting fires.

At Kernersville Fire Rescue, we’re committed to continuous training to ensure we’re ready when our community needs us most!

10/08/2026

Please keep our fellow brothers and their families in your prayers.

Durham Fire Department Announces the Line-of-Duty Death of Firefighter Andrew Brokes

DURHAM, N.C. - It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that the Durham Fire Department announces the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Andrew Brokes, age 24.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., a 911 call reported a fire at 410 Marly Dr., Durham. Firefighter Brokes was battling a structure fire and sustained fatal injuries while searching for victims inside the fire building.

Firefighter Brokes joined the Durham Fire Department in May 2025 and was assigned to Fire Station 13 on Tower Company 5. He was a dedicated public servant who served the City of Durham with honor, courage, and integrity.

"This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community," said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family's privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way."

The Durham Fire Department appreciates the assistance provided today by their fellow public safety agencies including the Durham Police Department, Durham County Fire Marshal’s Office, Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham County Sheriff's Office, Durham City/County Emergency Management, Emergency Chaplains, U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives, City of Raleigh Fire Department, Town of Cary Fire Department, North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and any additional news media inquiries should be directed to NCSBI Public Information Director Chad Flowers at 919-618-1332 (mobile) or [email protected]. (RELEASED BY THE CITY OF DURHAM)

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10/03/2026

🚒 COME SEE US AT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD FARMERS MARKET! 🚒

Engine 16 is at the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market today from 9 AM–2 PM for a Touch-a-Truck event!

Come out, meet the crew, check out the fire engine, and learn more about what we do in your community. 👨‍🚒🔥

We’ll also be talking about this year’s Fire Prevention Week message:
⚡ Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower! ⚡

We hope to see you there!

10/02/2026

Last week several members of Kernersville Fire Rescue attended an Urban Rigging and Rescue class in Arvada, CO.

This course was a 3-day hands-on training geared towards advanced and diverse rope rescue operations in the urban setting. Buildings, bridges, towers, and manufacturing facilities are commonplace in these environments, and each pose their own unique access challenges. Rescuers must be able to evaluate risk, climb, build systems, and appropriately rescue injured or trapped parties from these environments.

This class had a large focus on personal rope skills, aid climbing, and small-team rescue technicues.

10/01/2026

***Promotion Announcement***

Please join us in congratulating Montana McCann on his promotion to Fire Engineer. Montana joined the Kernersville Fire Rescue family in June 2022. Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion.

10/01/2026

***Promotion Announcement***

Please join us in congratulating Shane Landrum on his promotion to Fire Engineer. Shane joined the Kernersville Fire Rescue family in October 2023. Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion.

10/01/2026

***Promotion Announcement***

Please join us in congratulating Madison Hallman on her promotion to Fire Engineer. Madison joined the Kernersville Fire Rescue family in October 2021. Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion.