Winston-Salem police and firefighters could soon see pay increases
Winston-Salem police and firefighters would receive a raise under the proposed budget for the new fiscal year.
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Fire crews were called to Weaver Company fertilizer plant several times before January fire
Firefighters were called to the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant several times over the past five years, before a blaze in January prompted evacuations.
In Winston-Salem, fertilizer plant smoke clears but questions remain
A newly released incident report from the Winston-Salem Fire Department confirms “excessive heat, and scorch burns” at the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant on December 26.
Fire departments offer tips for safe holiday cooking
The family kitchen is going to be a busier place over the next couple of days as people prepare for their Thanksgiving meal.
For Black Winston-Salem Firefighters, A Choice Between Silence And Change
A group of Black firefighters has filed a federal lawsuit claiming racial discrimination in the Winston-Salem Fire Department.
Firefighters File Civil Rights Lawsuit Against City of Winston-Salem
A group of Winston-Salem firefighters has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.
Report Finds Evidence Of Racist Acts, But Not Culture, At Fire Department
A new report suggests changes in the Winston-Salem Fire Department to address racism and discrimination.
In Winston-Salem And Elsewhere, Fire Departments Face Reckoning On Race
They threw her new cellphone on the roof of the station house and placed nails under the wheels of her pickup truck. As she prepared to answer a call, someone poured tobacco juice in her boots.
Half Of Residential Fires In Winston-Salem Due To Unattended Cooking
The Winston-Salem Fire Department is urging residents to be mindful in the kitchen.
Pay Raises Considered For Winston-Salem Police And Firefighters
Winston-Salem City Council is looking at a proposal to raise starting pay for police officers and firefighters.