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Posted on: November 7, 2022

New Hanover County Fire Rescue ready to ‘Fill the Boot’ for Muscular Dystrophy Association help

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) will continue its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign which kicks off November 8. This yearly event rais...

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News Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2022

New Hanover County Fire Rescue earns international accreditation

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the rigorous criteria established through the CFAI’s volun...

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News Releases
Posted on: August 10, 2022

NC Search and Rescue Task Force 11 taking part in water rescue training August 15-16

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – NC Search and Rescue Task Force 11, a joint team comprised of staff from New Hanover County Fire Rescue and the City of Wilmington Fire Department, will conduct a water rescue training exercise near Riv...

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News Releases
Posted on: April 18, 2022

New Hanover County first responders to receive pay increase

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County announced today that its frontline first responders in 911 Communications, Fire Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office will receive a pay increase, in line with market demands and public safety func...

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News Releases
Posted on: September 16, 2022

A Public Service Profile for Superior Fire Services

Recently, New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) became an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Going through this process was voluntary and something our Fire Rescue team was dedicated to – because they are constantl...

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