The Raleigh Fire Department family is mourning the passing of Senior Firefighter Michael D. Jackson, 47, who passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, due to complications from a kidney procedure. He’s pictured in an RFD portrait from 2012, along with scene shots and candid photos by Mike Legeros. He recently […]
Arrangements for Mike Davis
Retired Raleigh Fire Captain G. Michael Davis, 67, died early Thursday morning at his home. He had had a long battle with cancer. He retired in 2010 with 29.1 years of service. (His obituary incorrectly cites 2006.) A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of […]
Promotions & Retirements – September 2021
The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these newly and recently retired and promoted members of the Raleigh Fire Department: Retirements September 1, 2021 Lt. Lonnie O. Glover, retired with 27.3 years of service FF Thomas S. Parrish, with 17.7 years August 1, 2021 Lt. R. Wayne Hicks, with 20.7 years FF Britney M. Fitchpatrick, with 6.8 […]
Fire Museum Still Closed
September update. The Raleigh Fire Museum is still closed, and thus will not be opening on September 11, 2021, which is the second Saturday of this month. Thanks your patience as we work toward opening in a future month, and in a way that is safe for all visitors. Watch this space, or our web […]
Chief Tessinear Honored at Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
Raleigh Asst. Chief of Training W. Keith Tessinear was honored last week at the annual North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service in Raleigh on Saturday, August 28, 2021. His named was added to the memorial in 2020, but no service was held last year, for public health concerns. He and twenty-three other fallen firefighters from […]
August Opening Cancelled
August update. Our museum will not be re-opening this month. Due to evolving public health conditions, the Raleigh Fire Museum will remain closed until further notice. We apologize to those who were planning to visit the museum this month, and look forward to resuming our second-Saturday openings at a later date. Thanks for your patience. […]
