Griffith Road Fire Department

10/15/2026

The SAM Splint can used in very creative ways to provide much better support...

10/09/2026

Rest now brother, we have the watch.

We are heartbroken to share that Firefighter Andrew Brokes died in the line of duty this morning while searching for victims inside the building at 410 Marly Drive.

Firefighter Brokes, who joined the Durham Fire Department on May 5, 2025, served the Durham community with dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the residents of the Bull City.

“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.”

Two other firefighters were injured during the incident and were taken to Duke Medical Center. Both have received care and are expected to make full recoveries.

This loss is felt across our entire department. Firefighters step into unpredictable situations every day in service to others, and Firefighter Brokes embodied that calling with honor.

We know our community is grieving alongside us. If you wish to share your condolences or messages of support, they will be received with gratitude by our department and by those who knew and loved Firefighter Brokes.

In the coming days, we will share more information about how we will honor his service and support the firefighters involved in this incident.

Thank you, Durham, for surrounding our DFD family with care during this profoundly difficult time.

09/24/2026

Welcome to Griffith Road!

09/15/2026

Basics of hoses taught by Nik Tarczynski tonight for a few new prospects members. Keeping it real!

09/13/2026

Chief Loberger and one of our newest recruits, Greg Thebaud, participated in the Charlotte 9/11 Stair Climb yesterday. Never forget!

08/14/2026

08/09/2026

Our Annual Meeting is today at 4PM. Please join us!
We need community involvement in the decisions that will effect our service to you.

08/05/2026

Interested in tracking the wildfires around North America? Here is an interactive map https://fire.airnow.gov/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4be005d78644b3a9eba11 #3.71/42.06/-98.01

08/01/2026

Demonstrating water safety today at the Back to School Bash . Come join us before noon today!

Some rescue tips if you can't join is today:
1) Never swim alone.
2) If you don't know how to swim, wear a life jacket.
3) If someone is drowning in a pool look for something floaty that you can toss to them or throw them a rope - avoid getting in the water yourself if at all possible!

07/24/2026

Yeah, it has rained but we are not out of the deficit yet...

Every time we get some much-needed rainfall, people ask, So the drought's over, right? I always have to say no. Droughts don't form overnight, and they don't go away overnight. Droughts are about long-term impacts from lack of rainfall, so it takes long-term rainfall to end them. Yes, the rain helps and starts eating away at the drought, but if we don't get more rain to keep eating away, then we either just hold steady or get worse. We need 1" of rainfall a week just to be normal; then we need rainfall on top of that to get rid of . So yes, the rain helps, but we need a stalled front like one of these every week for the next 4-6 weeks, which isn't liekly. The good news is all the plants got some moisture, and the area's lakes and streams get some water.