Oakdale Fire-Rescue

10/09/2026

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.

10/01/2026

A big thank you to Atrium Health Fort Mill EMS for providing rehab for us yesterday.

09/22/2026

Another way to be is to have an alarm registration completed.

Did you know that York County Ordinance requires all alarm systems to be registered with the county? It's an important step in ensuring our community's safety and preparedness. Especially during !

By registering your alarm system, you help local emergency services respond more efficiently in times of need. While there is no permit number issued and no fee to register, your proactive step can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe.

Complete the form by following the provided link.

Let's work together to ensure our community stays ready for anything!



https://www.yorkcountysc.gov/FormCenter/Public-Safety-Communications-8/Alarm-Registration-Form-48

09/11/2026

“September 11, 2001 — We remember the lives lost, honor the heroes who ran toward danger, and stand united in the promise that they will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

Never Forget. 9•11•01”

06/22/2026

Great strong work by all on scene, it was a big group effort to get the job done.

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
This Memorial Day, we remember, reflect, and give thanks.

05/20/2026

Tonight’s for a Tuesday night training, we worked on apparatus placement when on scenes. Placing the apparatus in the correct position is very important, to make sure to keep everyone on scene safe if an accident would happen while we’re on scene.

05/01/2026

🚨We have been made aware that someone is on a personal account commenting about selling fire department T-shirts. Do not fall for the scam, we are working to get it resolved. 🚨

04/16/2026

SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban; restriction on all outdoor burning goes into effect at 7 a.m. Friday

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, April 17.

A State Forester’s Burning Ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.

Forestry Commission officials cite a particularly dangerous mix of elevated wildfire risk factors through the weekend that warrant limiting all ignitions in the interest of public safety.

Rapidly escalating drought conditions across the state, a critical decrease in relative humidities over the next several days and gusty winds that are expected to accompany an approaching cold front will combine to create extreme fire danger.

"When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven. Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. "These conditions not only increase the likelihood of wildfires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but would also make them more difficult for firefighters to control.”

While the ban does not apply to fires used for the preparation of food or fires used in appropriate enclosures (portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas or permanent fire pits constructed of stone, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material that conforms with all applicable South Carolina fire codes), Forestry Commission officials urge the utmost caution burning outdoors under these exemptions.

Likewise, citizens should exercise extreme vigilance operating any equipment that could create sparks, avoid parking on dry grass and refrain from using fireworks.

The ban will stay in effect until further notice, which will come in the form of an official announcement from the Forestry Commission.

Shareable release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-StateForestersBurningBan-20260416.pdf

04/08/2026

York County will still be under a red flag alert.

SCFC to lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties Thursday
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties, effective at 6 a.m., Thursday, April 9.

The counties for which the alert is being discontinued are Allendale, Bamberg, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg (see map).

Agency officials say the weather factors that prompted the Wednesday alert, primarily the low relative humidity and gusty winds, are expected to moderate in some areas, but will still be present at near critical levels in the western part of the state.

Although the lack of significant rainfall across most of the state is keeping fuels dry, the current overall conditions in the state’s eastern counties are less volatile. Even without high winds, the dry weather and intensifying drought conditions are expected to remain at least through April.

Although the Red Flag Fire Alert has been lifted, the Forestry Commission still urges vigilance when burning outdoors. State law requires anyone planning to burn outdoors (outside of city limits) to notify the Forestry Commission in advance and take the proper precautions. Those include clearing a firebreak around the burn area, having water and/or tools on standby to keep the fire contained and never leaving a fire unattended.

The Red Flag Fire Alert will remain in effect for all other counties until further notice.

Press release:https://www.scfc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Advisory-SCFCLiftingRedFlagFireAlertFor25Counties-20260409.pdf