With the passing of retired Senior Firefighter John Wayne Jackson on Saturday, September 17, see prior announcement, many remember Jackson’s renowned skills as a firehouse cook. He was among those featured in this News and Observer story on March 17, 1988. It includes his recipe for pineapple layer cake.
Passing of John Wayne Jackson
Retired Senior Firefighter John Wayne Jackson passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was 76 and living in Louisburg. No service will be held. Jackson was hired in August 1973, and retired in 1998 with 25.28 years of service. He’s shown in his 2002 history book portrait. Also, read our subsequent posting about his […]
Open House at New Station 22 – Saturday, September 17
Raleigh’s newest fire station recently opened at 10050 Durant Road. It replaced a 1998 engine house, also on Durant Road. That station was closed in February 2019, for planned expansion of a nearby railroad crossing. New Station 22 opened in early August. This Saturday, September 17, 2022, there will be an open house from 10:00 […]
Fire Museum Open This Saturday, September 10
This Saturday, September 10, 2022, is the second Saturday of the month. The Raleigh Fire Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come and see our many photos and artifacts. We’ll also have a fire truck to explore and a working fire hose to spray water. We’re located just south of downtown […]
This Weekend’s Events
This week is a big week in Raleigh. The South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo (SAFRE) opens at the Raleigh Convention Center. We will have a booth and with new merchandise for sale. See below. And on Saturday at SAFRE, Raleigh’s 1905 steam fire engine will have a live demonstration. See below. Also on Saturday, our […]
New Merchandise For Sale at SAFRE
This month we’re unveiling new fire museum merchandise: new challenge coins and new fire truck t-shirts. Both will be sold at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo (SAFRE) in Raleigh, at our Booth 316, on Friday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, August 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
