This Saturday, November 12, 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. Admission is free and we have indoor and outdoor attractions, including a fire truck to explore and a working fire hose. We’re located just south of downtown at 105 Keeter […]
Arrangements for Connie Austin
Editor’s note. Apologies for the belated notice, but we were just made aware of Connie’s passing. One of the city’s first female firefighters, Constance Lou Austin, 67, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. She was a member of RFD from 1978 to 1985. The funeral will be held […]
Obituary for Lynn Medlin
Retired Raleigh Fire Department mechanic J. Lynn Medlin, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He retired in 2000 with 22.58 years of service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the home of Lynn and Jennifer Medlin. Read his obituary. Lynn Medlin was […]
Raleigh Fire Prevention Week Activities
Fire Prevention Week starts on Sunday, October 9, 2022, and the Raleigh Fire Museum and the Raleigh Fire Department have some events planned, including activities at our monthly museum opening this Saturday. This year is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, which runs October 9 to October 15. This year’s theme is “Fire won’t […]
Remember Raleigh Firehouse Cooks
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 […]
