The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these newly promoted members, in a second round of promotions announced this month: Promotions March 25 Promoted to Division Chief W. Preston Gaster Promoted to Battalion Chief Christopher S. Holcomb Promoted to Captain Robert M. Horne Christopher T. Benvenuto
Retirements and Promotions – February and March 2023
The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these newly retired and newly promoted members: Retirements March 1 Battalion Chief David A. Peruso, with 32.07 years of service Battalion Chief Stephen R. Page, with 30.08 years Captain Sherrill I. Johnson, with 30.08 years Lt. E. Scott Wright, with 18.92 years February 1 Professional Services Division Chief David P. […]
Arrangements for Danny Eatmon
Retired Captain Danny Eatmon (1968-1996), 79, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 23, at 7:00 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home in Wilson, NC. The family will receive family and friends prior to the service from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Read his […]
Arrangements for Chris Byrd
Senior Firefighter J. Chris Byrd, 58, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, following a brief illness. He was assigned to Rescue 16-C and had been a member of Raleigh FD for 26 years. He also served the Elevation FD in Johnston County in various roles including fire chief. […]
Retirements and Promotions – November 2022 to January 2023
The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these recently retired and newly promoted members: Retirements January 1, 2023 Battalion Chief Daniel B. Gardner, with 27 years of service Battalion Chief W. Todd Gautier, with 24.39 years Captain Richard L. Coats, with 36.28 years Captain Raymond J. Guidi, with 28.61 years Captain R. Thomas McGee, with 28.61 years […]
Fire Museum Open This Saturday, January 14
This Saturday, January 12, 2023, 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 […]
