Goldsboro’s new fire chief started at the bottom with the city’s fire brigade and worked his way to the very top. Ron Stempien was named Chief of the Goldsboro Fire Department in June, and he began his role as chief on June 30th. In an interview with Jeff Farrow on Goldsboro’s Greatest Hits 1150 and…… read more »
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After 25 Years, New Fire Chief Stempien Familiar With GFD Mission
GFD Provides a Cool Afternoon At Boys & Girls Club (PHOTO GALLERY)
Thursday afternoon, the Goldsboro Fire Department stopped by the Boys and Girls Club on Royall Avenue and set up their sprinkler system in the parking lot. The kids were able to cool off and enjoy some summer fun for about an hour. … read more »
GFD Responds To Gas Leak, Potential Lightning Strike
Goldsboro firefighters had a busy day on Monday. The GFD first responded to a possible lighting strike on Mulberry Street near Downtown Goldsboro on Monday afternoon. The firefighters were then called to a gas leak over on Poplar Street. As the engine companies and battalion chief arrived, they found that one of the apartments had a…… read more »
City Of Goldsboro Selects New Fire Chief
The City of Goldsboro has selected Ron Stempien as the new chief of the Goldsboro Fire Department. Stempien’s start date is June 30. His salary will be $92,000. Stempien was selected after a broad search for candidates that yielded 51 applicants. City Manager Tim Salmon and Human Resources Director Bernadette Dove narrowed the pool of…… read more »
Farfour Named Interim Fire Chief
The Goldsboro Fire Department names its Interim Fire Chief. James Farfour, a 27-year GFD veteran, will serve as Interim Fire Chief following the departure of Chief Joe Dixon last week. Farfour began his career with the Goldsboro Fire Department as a firefighter. He was named the Deputy Fire Chief in 2019. … read more »
Goldsboro Fire Chief Heading To Florida (PHOTOS)
The community says goodbye to the Goldsboro Fire Chief. On his last day as Chief of the Goldsboro Fire Department, Joe Dixon and his fellow firefighters spent a few hours outside the downtown fire station cooking up hotdogs and spending time with community members. Earlier on Friday, Chief Dixon called in to WFMC and WWMC,…… read more »
Goldsboro Fire Chief Accepts New Job In Florida
The City of Goldsboro will need a new fire chief. After nearly three years leading the Goldsboro Fire Department, Chief Joe Dixon is heading south after accepting the job as chief of Gainesville Fire Rescue in Florida. In his few years in Goldsboro, Chief Dixon strived to become more than just a firefighter for his…… read more »
City Accepts Firehouse Subs Grant For Fire Department
The City of Goldsboro accepts a new grant to assist its firefighters. Tuesday evening, the Goldsboro City Council approved the nearly $7,700 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. That grant is being used to purchase a gear dryer for personal protective equipment at the Goldsboro Fire Department. As explained at yesterday’s meeting, the…… read more »
Fire Reported At Grantham Street Business
The Goldsboro Fire Department has been on the scene of a structure fire on the 900 block of W. Grantham Street this afternoon. Multiple fire, police and EMS units were seen in the area. According to the GFD, the business has been able to stay open during the firefighting operation. Further details on the blaze…… read more »
GFD Receives Equipment Grant From Firehouse Subs Foundation
The Goldsboro Fire Department is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $7,662 grant will be used to purchase a gear dryer for personal protective equipment, fulfilling a critical need within the department. “We are committed to helping organizations such as Goldsboro Fire…… read more »
