Note: The original version of this posting contained an incomplete list of the newly promoted lieutenants. The posting has been updated with the complete list, and two additional family connections. The Raleigh Fire Museum congratulates these newly retired and promoted members of the Raleigh Fire Department: Retirements July 1, 2022 Melvin L. Cooley, Captain, retired […]
Arrangements for Clyde Riddick
Retired Lt. Clyde Riddick (1986-2016) passed away in Raleigh last week, on July 7, 2022. He was 65 years old. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 5410 Louisburg Rd., Raleigh, NC. Visitation will be 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM, preceding the funeral service […]
Remembering Welton Jones
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, […]
