Roanoke Rapids firefighters performed CPR and brought a male victim safely out of a Franklin Street residence early this morning.
On separate days in June, Roanoke Rapids firefighters responded to Signature Health on calls residents had gone into possible cardiac arrest.
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department's Fire Safety Fair saw a good turnout today as children took advantage of a water slide, practiced aiming a hose at Freddy the Flame and watched a puppet show on fire safety.
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Departments holds its third Safety Fair Friday in an coinciding with the last Fridays in the Park concert later that evening.
The Roanoke Rapids police and fire departments announced new hires and promotions at city council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Police officers and firefighters received commendations for their response and assistance in a shooting last month while another officer was honored for helping two children in need.
A fire which originated in and around a linen closet at Laurel Glen Apartments Tuesday is under investigation to determine a cause.
A Roanoke Rapids woman was being transported to UNC Medical Center after she sustained smoke inhalation and burns in the aftermath of a fire this morning on Raleigh Drive.
The Roanoke Rapids Fire Department will begin flushing hydrants on Monday, April 3.
The Chaloner Middle School gym sustained heavy smoke damage this morning after a battery-operated lift apparently caught fire.
