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Raleigh Fire Station 3 has a new home – so let’s celebrate it! The Raleigh Fire Department will host an open house at the new station, at 936 Rock Quarry Road, on June 15 – and the public is invited. The event is scheduled from 12 noon until 4 p.m. The event will begin with a dedication ceremony, followed by tours of the new station throughout the afternoon. There will be light refreshments for attendees. Date: Monday, June 15 Time: 12 - 4 p.m. Location: 936 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC 27610

Topics of this class include: Raleigh open burning law: only heating and cooking fires permitted Fire size limits: no more than three feet high or two feet in diameter Grill safety: 10-foot clearance from combustible construction required Portable fire pits: must be 15 feet from any structure Fire pit safety: always have extinguisher or hose nearby, 25-foot clearance Brush Fires-Never light fires in windy conditions - one spark can travel far Always fully extinguish before leaving - check embers NC fireworks law: most exploding and airborne fireworks are illegal Legal consumer fireworks: ground-based sparklers and fountains only What to do if a fire escapes: call 911, evacuate, do not attempt to fight it

Summer pedestrian spikes: more walkers, cyclists, and children on roads DWI enforcement increases during summer holidays - know the law Drunk/impaired driving: plan ahead, designate a driver, use rideshare Hot car dangers: interior reaches 130°F+ in minutes - never leave children or pets Pre-trip summer car check: tires, coolant, AC, emergency kit Distracted driving: phones, navigation, passengers - summer driving habits Cyclist and pedestrian rights: crosswalk laws, bike lane rules Overheating on the road: warning signs and what to do Driving near school zones and parks - increased foot traffic all summer Safe rideshare practices: verify driver identity before getting in

North Carolina fireworks law: anything that explodes or flies is illegal - firecrackers, bottle rockets, roman candles, mortars Legal consumer fireworks only: ground-based fountains, sparklers (Class 1.4G only) Age law update (2025): minimum age to purchase or use fireworks is now 18  Penalties: Class 2 misdemeanor, up to $500 fine, up to six months jail if damage occurs Safe discharge zones: paved open areas away from dry vegetation, trees, structures Never use fireworks under the influence of alcohol  Keep water source, rake, or shovel nearby - monitor area for hours after Open burning reminder: Raleigh prohibits all trash and debris burning Raleigh ordinance: permitted fires cannot exceed three feet high or two feet wide If a fire escapes: call 911 immediately, do not attempt to fight alone  How to report illegal fireworks to Raleigh Fire Department