Lesslie Fire - Rescue

10/17/2026

Lesslie Firefighters and Lesslie Engine 4 are at Rock Hill Lowe's Home Improvement for their Lowe’s Kids Club Fire Prevention event.

10/17/2026

Lesslie Firefighters, Lesslie Ladder 1, and Lesslie UTV 1 are at Catawba Bend Nature Preserve this morning for the Cross Country Championships and Ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the park.

10/14/2026

One lane on the northbound side is blocked at Anderson Rd and Galleria BLVD. Take Caution!

10/09/2026

Please keep his family and the Durham Fire Department in your prayers durning this difficult time.
Rest in peace brother, will take the watch from here.

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.

10/09/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery. For more info: fpw.org.

10/08/2026

Always a good day to come and teach fire safety. Thanks for inviting us.

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Our department was extremely grateful to receive a $38,747 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support our emergency response efforts. This funding was used to purchase bunker gear (pants and coat), helmets, and gloves, helping ensure our department is better equipped to serve the Lesslie/Catawba community. Thank you to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, our local Firehouse Subs restaurant in Rock Hill and the generous donors who made this possible!

10/04/2026

Today is the start of Fire Prevention Week (October 4th-10th).

This year’s Fire Prevention Week focuses on reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpowers and remember these lithium-ion battery safety tips.

• use manufacturer approved chargers
• charge on a hard, flat surface
• unplug devices when fully charged
• charge large items outside when possible
• stop using your device if it feels hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes or makes noise

We will continue to highlight different safety tips through this week.