Last week, the Mount Olive Fire Department became the proud owner of two brand new 2021 Pierce Enforcer fire engines. Both engines are identical with only a few cosmetic differences on the outside. Engine 1 has an American Flag on the front grill, while Engine 2 has the North Carolina Flag on the grill. Both…… read more »
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Mount Olive Receives Two New Fire Trucks (PHOTO GALLERY)
Apartment Fire Leaves Residents Without A Home (PHOTO GALLERY)
Late Thursday morning, firefighters from Mount Olive, Dudley, Calypso, Indian Springs, Smith Chapel, and Oak Wolfe were dispatched to a structure fire at an LCT Rental apartment building at the intersection of Main and James Street in Mount Olive. The firefighters quickly checked the scene and ensured everyone had made it out of the apartments. …… read more »
SLOW DOWN: Mt. Olive Fire Deploys New Accident Scene Safety Measure
You may be in for a bumpy ride the next time you try to speed past an accident scene along a Wayne County roadway. The Mount Olive Fire Department has purchased two new portable speed bumps that it will place out in the road when responding to vehicle accidents and other emergency situations. Mount Olive…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: Always Something To Do
Thursday’s weather didn’t put a stop to Mount Olive Fireman Jordan Hansen as he sat in the meeting room and worked on some of the signs that are used on accident scenes. The work at a fire station is never done and there is always something to keep you busy even on a rainy day.… read more »
Town Fire Department Plans Regular Use Of Tower Siren
Residents in Mount Olive may notice some new noise in the afternoons. In a Facebook post, the Mount Olive Fire Department says its siren on the tower at the fire station will be set off daily at noon. After going unused for several years, the Mount Olive Fire Department now plans to set off the…… read more »
USDA Announces Funding For Mount Olive, Fremont
The USDA is investing in rural Wayne County. Robert Hosford, the USDA Rural Development State Director, visited two spots in Wayne County bringing good news for the communities. In Mount Olive, Hosford announced $1.2 million in loans and grants would be used to help the town purchase two new fire trucks. Later in Fremont, Hosford…… read more »
PIC OF THE DAY: A Walk To The Fire Station
The weather Friday was perfect for a stroll down to the Mount Olive Fire Department. 2-year-old Mamie-Elizabeth Bryan was joined by her best friend “Caly” and her parents, Laura and Will Bryan of Mount Olive. Mamie-Elizabeth loves to see the big red fire engine at the station. Her dad is a member of the Mount Olive Fire…… read more »
