Goldsboro Fire Department

House Fire Contained on Oleander Avenue; No Injuries Reported

November 12, 2025 Amy Roux

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters with the Goldsboro Fire Department quickly contained a blaze Tuesday night that broke out at a home on North Oleander Avenue, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the room where it started. Crews were dispatched at 9:12 p.m. on November 11, 2025, and arrived on scene five minutes later to find…… read more »

One Firefighter Injured in Goldsboro House Fire; Cause Under Investigation

November 12, 2025 Amy Roux

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Firefighters battled a two-story house fire Tuesday evening that left one firefighter injured and caused extensive damage to a home on North Slocumb Street. According to the Goldsboro Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 6:04 p.m. on Nov. 11 to a reported structure fire at 207 N. Slocumb St. Firefighters arrived just…… read more »

One Dead, Firefighter Injured in Overnight Goldsboro House Fire

November 9, 2025 Amy Roux

Goldsboro, N.C. — One person is dead and a firefighter injured following a late-night house fire in Goldsboro on Saturday, November 8. The Goldsboro Fire Department was dispatched at 11:56 p.m. to a reported structure fire at 309 N. James Street. The first unit arrived just after midnight to find heavy fire showing from the…… read more »

Driver Safely Extricated Following Serious Highway 117 Accident

August 7, 2025 Deonna Starks

GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Emergency responders worked together Wednesday morning to rescue a driver from a serious vehicle accident on Highway 117, successfully extricating the individual using specialized rescue equipment. Multi-Agency Response Ensures Swift Action The Goldsboro Fire Department (GFD) led the emergency response, working alongside the Goldsboro Police Department and Wayne County EMS in a…… read more »

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future: Goldsboro Fire Department’s New Fire Truck Officially Introduced

June 12, 2025 Deonna Starks

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Goldsboro Fire Department today marked a significant milestone with a ceremonial Push-In event celebrating the arrival of a new, state-of-the-art fire engine. The event combined longstanding fire service traditions with modern safety innovations, underscoring the department’s commitment to community safety and heritage. Honoring the Past and Recognizing Support Deputy Fire Chief…… read more »

Splash into Summer: Worrell’s Sprinkler Fun Day Brings Water Play to Goldsboro!

June 11, 2025 Deonna Starks

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Goldsboro families, get ready to beat the heat and dive into fun! Worrell Contracting is teaming up with the Goldsboro Fire Department to bring you Sprinkler Fun Day, a splash-tastic event happening every Friday this summer. Cool Off and Have a BlastFrom June 13 through August 15, head over to the HUB…… read more »

A New Engine for a Safer Tomorrow: Goldsboro FD Hosts Push-In Ceremony

June 5, 2025 Deonna Starks

Goldsboro, N.C. –-The Goldsboro Fire Department is gearing up to unveil its newest piece of life-saving equipment: Engine 5, a nearly $874,000 fire truck that will officially be welcomed into service during a traditional “push-in” ceremony on June 11 at Station 5, located at 3521 Central Heights Road. This symbolic event, which dates back to…… read more »

Breaking News: Fire Breaks Out at UEC Theater in Goldsboro, NC

May 31, 2025 Deonna Starks

Goldsboro, N.C. — A fire occurred at the UEC Theater on 105 10th Place in Goldsboro shortly before 2:00 p.m. today, prompting a swift response from local emergency services. Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke emerging from the building’s front exterior wall, signaling a possible fire within the structure. Four fire engines from the Goldsboro Fire Department…… read more »