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HICKORY, NC (March 1, 2022) - Congratulations to Battalion Chief Cates on his retirement. Mike Cates has retired as a member of the Hickory Fire Department. Prior to employment with the City of Hickory, Cates attended Western Carolina…

HICKORY, NC (January 12, 2022) -- Congratulations to these fire department employees on their retirements. Patrick Auton (retired) Fire Captain James Patrick Auton has also retired as a member of the Hickory Fire Department. Auton…

HICKORY, NC (December 10, 2021) -- Be cautious of companies calling to solicit funds on the behalf of the Hickory Fire Department.  The Hickory Fire Department is not and does not solicit funds for fire safety programs.  Over the past few…

Hickory, NC (December 2, 2021) -- The holiday season is officially upon us.  While we take this time to cook holiday meals, spend time with family, and decorate our homes, we must also remember that this is a peak time for fires.  Most of…

Hickory, NC (November 1, 2021) -- It is time to change your clock and change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries! As the fall time change approaches on November 7, Hickory Firefighters want to remind you to make another change…

HICKORY, NC (October 21, 2021) -- Are you decorating or getting ready for Halloween? The Hickory Fire Department suggests the following: • When purchasing a Halloween costume and mask, make sure they are labeled flameproof. • The fabric…

HICKORY, NC (October 4, 2021) -- The Hickory Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire SafetyTM”. This year’s campaign is…