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HICKORY, NC (September 3, 2021) -- At 1:28 pm today, Hickory firefighters were dispatched to vehicle fire at James Oxygen at 30 Highway 321 NW Hickory. The initial call brought two engines, one ladder, and one battalion chief. On arrival…

Hickory, NC (April 13, 2021) --  When reporting an emergency, the dispatcher will ask for the address or location of the emergency. But what if you are on a hiking or mountain bike trail and need to report an emergency? With over 8 miles…

HICKORY, NC (March 8, 2021) -- Is your smoke alarm working?  On March 13 the spring time change will occur and this is a good time to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working.  Although a large percent of homes have…

HICKORY, NC (February 17, 2021) -- Winter weather is bringing extremely cold weather including possible ice, snow, and high winds to many areas of our state.  To help deal with these conditions, the members of the Hickory Fire Department…

Hickory, NC (December 1, 2020) -- It is official! The City of Hickory Fire Department Class 1 ISO rating is now in effect. During the September 15 Hickory City Council meeting, State Fire Marshal and Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey…

Hickory, NC (November 30 2020) -- 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 (October 22, 2020) -- It is time to change your clock and change your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries!  As the fall time change approaches on November 1, Hickory Firefighters want to remind you to make another change…