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Grant Submission & Awards
The City of Fayetteville Fire Department continues to make great strides in securing funding to support critical equipment and community programs
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant – Awarded
We are proud to announce that our department has been selected as a recipient of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant This award will fund the purchase of new vehicle extrication equipment, enhancing our ability to perform rescues safely and efficiently. This investment directly supports our mission to protect lives and property through improved operational readiness and response capability
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) – Awarded
Through FEMA’s AFG program, our department has been awarded funding for the purchase of Advanced Life Support (ALS) cardiac monitors These monitors will improve pre-hospital patient care, allowing our personnel to provide advanced cardiac assessment and monitoring during critical medical emergencies
FEMA Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant – Submitted
Our department has also submitted a grant application under FEMA’s FP&S program to continue and expand our Smoke Alarm Installation and Home Safety Program This initiative has been instrumental in increasing community safety and fire prevention awareness throughout Fayetteville. The grant remains under review, and we look forward to a hopeful outcome in the coming months
Welcome Aboard –Firefighter Josh Boswell
Welcome, Firefighter Josh Boswell, to the City of Fayetteville Fire Department! We’re
Two Firefighters, Two “I Do’s”!
Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Garrett Manley and Evan Hollandsworth on their recent wedding celebrations! We extend our best wishes to both couples as they begin this exciting new chapter in their lives Your fire department family shares in your joy and wishes you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventure together
Fall Festival Success!
A big thank you to all our shift personnel for helping make this year’s Fall Festival a huge success! Your teamwork and dedication made the event one of our best yet.
Our first-ever Spooky Station Tour was a crowd favorite and brought plenty of smiles (and a few fun scares)! ����
Check out the festival recap video on YouTube to see all the highlights!
October Station Statistics
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INGREDIENTS
1 lb. Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 loaf of French or italian bread, cut into 3 / 4 in cubes
2 tbsp, unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 / 2 tsp., chopped fresh sage
1 / 2 tsp., chopped fresh thyme
1 / 2 tsp., pepper
2 cups chicken broth
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Preheat oven to 350*F.
2.Cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
3.In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook briefly.
4.Transfer the vegetable mixture to the bowl with the sausage. Add the bread cubes and parsley and toss to combine.
5.Stir in the broth until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6.Bake for 40-45 minutes, until lightly browned and crisp on top.
A Message From the Chief
"Safe Feasting Season"
Keep the kitchen safe this Thanksgiving by never leaving cooking unattended and keeping flammable items away from the stove
As we enter the season of reflection and gratitude, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the continued commitment and hard work each of you brings to the department every day From emergency responses to community outreach, your impact on this city is both meaningful and measurable
With the holidays approaching, we often see an increase in both call volume and public interaction I encourage everyone to stay sharp, support one another, and prioritize safety both on and off duty Let’s continue leading by example as trusted members of this community
Thank you for your service, your professionalism, and your teamwork I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished this year and even more excited about what’s ahead
Chief Black
Policy Spotlight
POLICY SPOTLIGHT: 615 – LIVE-FIRE TRAINING
Policy 615 outlines the safety standards and responsibilities involved in conducting live-fire training, ensuring all exercises meet NFPA 1403 and legal requirements. Only members who have completed Firefighter I training may participate, and a qualified safety officer must be designated for every drill The Training Officer oversees scheduling, structure safety, instructor ratios (no less than 4 instructors and a max 5:1 student ratio), and all necessary permits EMS support, proper PPE inspections, and pre-burn briefings are also required
Personnel are strongly encouraged to review Policy 615 in full to stay up to date on compliance and safety procedures for live-fire training.