Retired Lt. Welton “Deacon” Jones passed away in Raleigh on Sunday, June 5, 2022. He was 88 years old. See below for funeral arrangements. Below are photos of Jones in 2012, for his centennial history book portrait, along with a News & Observer photo from his retirement in 1988, and two recent pictures provided by […]
Promotions and Retirements – March to May 2022
The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these recently retired and promoted members of the Raleigh Fire Department: Retirements May 1, 2022: Captain Kevin J. Ellsworth, retired with 20.6 years of service Lt. Lance E. Hines, with 21.4 years Lt. Justin D. Rose, with 19.5 years Senior FF Ryan V. Martin, with 21.4 years April 1, 2022: […]
Fire Museum Open This Saturday, May 11
This Saturday, May 14, 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 […]
Brent Upton to be Honored on Saturday, May 7
Raleigh Fire Department Lieutenant Brent Upton, who died of cancer in March 17, 2021, will be honored at the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Memorial event in downtown Raleigh on Saturday, May 7. The memorial weekend events also include a candlelight service on Friday night and a fire truck parade on Saturday morning. Lt. Upton, 38, […]
Fire Museum Open This Saturday, April 9
This Saturday, April 9, 2022, is the second Saturday of the month, and 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. The Raleigh Fire Museum is […]
