After a distinguished tenure with the Kinston Fire Department, Damien Locklear, the former Fire Chief, has officially concluded his service in Kinston. His last day of service in Kinston will be December 29th.
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Gas leak on Roseanne Drive prompts immediate response and evacuation
A significant gas leak occurred earlier today on the block of 900 Roseanne Drive, leading to a swift response from local emergency services.
BREAKING: Multiple agencies searching for potential drowning victim in Kinston
Several agencies — including the Kinston Fire Department, Kinston Police Department, Lenoir County Emergency Services, North Lenoir Volunteer Fire Department and Southwood Fire Department — have been looking for a potential drowning victim in Kinston this afternoon. An eyewitness on the bank of the Neuse River behind the Family Dollar, 400 E. New Bern Road, Kinston, told officials he saw a woman along the bank of the river reach into the water to grab a bag. After watching her do that, he didn’t see her re-emerge from the river and, after going into the store, called officials to report what he’d seen.
Thunderstorm, hurricane debris cause flash flooding in Kinston
An afternoon thunderstorm dumped inches of rain in Kinston, and caused flash flooding in many neighborhoods.
Kinston house fire rescue points to need for smoke detectors
Chief Damien Locklear said the lack of a smoke detector could have cost a Kinston resident his life.
9/11 Memorial Service held at Pearson Park
Across the nation Wednesday, there were ceremonies held to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, where nearly 3,000 people lost their lives with twice as many injured. Kinston was no different, as the annual 9/11 Memorial Service was held at Pearson Park.
Bud Hardy: National Night Out
View the 90-plus images of the annual National Night Out as seen through the camera lens of Neuse News Photographer Bud Hardy.
Proactive KDFR events are saving lives
A car seat check last week helped keep children safe during an accident, while proper smoke detector testing and installation did the same thing.
Fire on Tower Hill Road leaves two injured
A fire took place at a house on Tower Hill Road Friday morning, leaving two residents with minor burns. The Kinston Fire Department, as well as Hugo and Southwood’s VFD responded to the blaze
Fire at Richard Green Apartments displaces family Monday evening
A fire at an apartment in Kinston displaced seven people Monday evening.
KDFR trains firefighters Saturday
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue conducted a controlled burn training exercise.
KFD recognizes promotions and swears in new members
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue held an event Wednesday night to honor members being promoted and to swear in new members.
KFD, Red Cross to hold event Saturday
The Kinston Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross for a ‘Sound The Alarm’ event, to be held Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lowe's donates smoke detectors for community safety
Need a smoke detector? A local business is ready to help.
Change of Command at Kinston Fire Department
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue welcomed its new chief Friday with a Change of Command Ceremony.