Over the last two weeks, members from Franklinville, Asheboro, and Randleman Fire Departments earned certification as Trench Rescue Technicians in the State of North Carolina. Trench operations are among the most dangerous rescue situations we face — unstable soil, heavy equipment, and the clock working against you. Proper training isn’t just important; it’s life or death. Our final scenario drove that point home: rescuing a victim trapped beneath the bucket of an excavator,

On Saturday, June 8th, Franklinville Fire & Rescue hosted an all-day training burn. Fire departments from Siler City, Coleridge, Ramseur,...

Vertical ventilation is a critical technique for firefighters, allowing us to quickly remove heat, smoke, and toxic gases from a burning...

Today, A-shift made the most of this beautiful weather with some hands-on rope training! We built a twin tension lowering system, using a...