How do I obtain a fire report?
Fire reports can be picked up in person at Arrington Thursdays at 7:30PM
How much does the gear and equipment weigh?
The total weight of a firefighter’s PPE depends on the tools needed for the job, but basic PPE (helmet, hood, pants, coat, gloves, boots and air pack) weighs about 45 pounds. Add a thermal imaging camera, radio, box light and set of irons (Halligan bar and axe) and you’re up to about 75 pounds.
Why do fire trucks sometimes travel with their lights and sirens on, and suddenly turn them off?
When a call for service is dispatched, Arrington responds with specific apparatus and manpower depending upon the type of call. When personnel arrive and conducts a “size-up”, additional resources may be cancelled from the call or told to reduce their response to a routine response.
What should I do after a fire?
Recovering from a fire can be a physically and mentally draining process. When fire strikes, lives are suddenly turned around. Often, the hardest part is knowing where to begin and who to contact. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) has gathered the following information (see link below) to assist you in this time of need. Action on some of the suggestions will need to be taken immediately. Some actions may be needed in the future while others will be on going. The purpose of this information is to give you the assistance needed to assist you as you begin rebuilding your life.
Does the fire station have a fire pole?
No. Most fire stations today do not have a fire pole. Mainly this is due to insurance reasons.
Is there a law that requires other vehicles to move out of the way of an Emergency vehicle?
Yes. NC Law G.S 20-156 requires vehicles to yield to emergency vehicles when the emergency vehicle is giving a warning signal such as emergency flashing lights and an audible device such as a siren. In addition to yielding to emergency vehicles, NC Law G.S. 20-157(f) (Move Over Law) requires motorists to move over one lane when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of a roadway. In the event the motorist cannot move over, they shall slow and be prepared to stop.
I went to the station and nobody was there.
As a volunteer dept. Arrington is not staffed 24/7. Personnel respond from home or from work to run calls. We are at the station every Thursday night at 7:30PM for training, and some weekends for station duties and special events.
Why are your fire trucks yellow?
In 1974 we received our first manufactured fire truck, it was a demo unit that came in the color of Chrome Yellow. During that era the fire service was moving away from red fire apparatus to more visible colors. We liked it so much we decided to keep it and our fleet has maintained that color to this day.
Do you have a juniors program?
Yes! We do have a juniors program. The junior program is for ages 15 to 17, once a junior turns 18 they can transition into responding firefighter.