Welcome to the
very first edition of RFD Connections—your monthly spark of everything
happening across the Raleigh Fire Department.
From promotions and department updates to team wins, family milestones, and fun
happenings, this section is here to keep everyone in the loop and feeling
connected. Whether you're a firefighter, family member, retiree, or just part
of our extended RFD crew, there's something here for you.
Check back each month for fresh highlights, important info, and a few surprises
along the way. Let’s keep the flame burning strong—together. 🔥
📢 RFD
Recent News
🎖
Promotional Ceremony – June 4th
Join us at 2:00 PM in the City Council Chambers to celebrate our members’
career milestones!
🎟 Gala Updates
Plans are heating up for the 2026 Firefighters Gala. Stay tuned for venue
announcements and ticket info!
🧶
Blanket Sales
Missed your chance to order? Keep an eye on the newsletter for updates about
the next round of blanket sales.
📘
Yearbook Progress
They’re here! Distribution details will be announced soon—stay tuned!
🏅 RFD
Sports Highlights
Our members
aren’t just heroes on the job—they’re fierce competitors off the clock too.
From the track to the rink, our crews continue to represent the Raleigh Fire
Department with strength, speed, and sportsmanship.
🏃
Track & Field – Raleigh Municipal Games
RFD showed up
strong at this year’s track events, with several standout performances:
- 50m Dash – 🥇 Searcy
Howard took 1st place
- 4x100m Relay – 🥇
1st place finish by Searcy Howard, Michael Weaver, Jeremiah Davis,
and Saron Reed
- Mile Run – 🥇 Christian
Christopoulos claimed 1st
- 800m Run – 🥇 Another 1st place
for Christian Christopoulos
🏒
Hockey – Ice Warriors in Action
Details coming
soon from Cody Heakins, including game highlights, roster,
individual goals, and MVP honors. Stay tuned!
🤼
Wrestling – Update Pending
We’re waiting
on an update from Matt Williams—expect results in the next issue!
🥎
Softball – In the Works
Softball season
is gearing up! Davis Poole is helping lead the charge as we
form our team and prep for upcoming games.
🏀
Basketball – Exhibition Match
While
communication around the recent Wilmington tournament fell short, we’re
treating it as a warm-up for future inter-agency competition. Stay tuned for
more structured play as we move forward.
🎉
Celebrating RFD Family Milestones
We’ve got some
big smiles and even bigger milestones to celebrate this month—let’s hear it for
the wins, both big and small! 🥳
🎓 Congratulations, Graduates!
From kindergarten caps to college degrees, several RFD families are
celebrating graduations this season. We’re proud of every one of you—cheers to
your next adventure!
👶 New Tiny Turnouts!💗 It’s a Girl!
Join us in congratulating Kaleigh and Ryan Ault on the arrival of
their third baby girl!
Baby Piper made her debut at 12:04am on May 27, weighing 6lbs 8oz and measuring
19.5“ long.
No photos have surfaced yet—word is Ryan’s running high-level security on baby
pics! With three girls now, his new hobbies include: working, working, and…
more working. 😂
Welcome to the world, Baby Piper! 💕
📬 Want to be featured?
Have a shoutout, milestone, or fun moment you'd
love to see in the next issue? Send it our way—we’d love to share it with the
RFD family.
