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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Residential Electrical Fire and second, separate fire, a Person Succumbed to Smoke Inhalation
The Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue had two separate structure fires back-to-back on Wednesday into early Thursday morning. The first Structure Fire, all companies were dispatched to a duplex located at 502 Harding Avenue, at 10:40 PM.
Active Kinston fire closes streets
At 7:20 Saturday morning, Lenoir County 911 received a call reporting smoke coming from a home at 715 W. Washington St in Kinston. Fire department personnel arrived on scene to find active fire conditions. Crews are still working to bring the fire under control. W. Washington Avenue and Dewey Street are closed to all traffic until further notice.
Accident involving two 18-wheelers blocks traffic at Queen and 70
A double 18-wheeler accident at the corner of Queen Street and Highway 70 has closed the roads to traffic in all four directions. The Kinston Police Department, Kinston Fire and Rescue, and the Lenoir County Emergency services are on scene.
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.
City of Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy declares State of Emergency
City of Kinston Mayor Dontario Hardy has released a State of Emergency proclamation stating, “the Chief of Fire and Rescue along with Chief of Police…may restrict or deny access to any area or street” if that restriction “is necessary to promote efforts being made to overcome the emergency or to prevent further aggravation of the emergency…”. Read the full proclamation:
Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue, Lenoir Community College improve community fire readiness
Several students have added fire safety to their class schedule this fall. To raise awareness about fire and carbon monoxide (CO) safety in the community and on campus, Kinston Department of Fire and Rescue and Lenoir Community College are partnering with First Alert, Campus Firewatch and the Michael H. Minger Foundation to participate in the third annual Town/Gown Fire Safety Community Service Project.
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.
LCPS students explore career paths through job shadowing program
Students from North Lenoir, South Lenoir and Kinston high schools visited area businesses and organizations to learn more about careers.
William "Bud" Hardy Photo Gallery: KDFR fire training
Visit the Kinston Fire and Rescue Department’s controlled burn exercise through the lens of Neuse News photographer William “Bud” Hardy.
First responders honored with luncheon
An annual event to honor local heroes was renewed this week at the Kinston Community Center.
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.
Damien Locklear named next Kinston Fire Department Chief
Damien Locklear will be the new Kinston Fire Chief, starting Jan. 2 and replacing Don Crawford, who will retire Dec. 31 after 32 years of service.
KFD holds open house to educate children on fire safety
Kinston youngsters are learning about fire safety.
Local Kinston Fire Department legend Basden passes away
Retired Kinston Fire Department Captain and former City of Kinston Fire Marshall Guy Basden passed away Wednesday night at the Veterans Home.