The Salisbury Fire Department and SalisburyPD are investigating a suspicious package in the 300 block of Arlington Street. Please avoid the area until further notice.

Traffic Advisory: Arlington St. at E. Innes St. and Arlington St. at Old Concord Rd. will be closed until further notice as the suspicious item investigation continues in the 300 block of Arlington St.

Traffic Advisory: Jake Alexander Blvd. will be closed at the Woodleaf Lanes/Industrial Ave. location, due to a natural gas leak. Piedmont Natural Gas is working the scene. Motorists will need to utilize Brenner Ave. and Statesville Blvd during the road closure (blue line).

CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH: Salisbury leaders are working hard to get the firefighters of Station 3 a new home. The current station is over 65 years old with some big issues bit.ly/3kdSoNv per Sydney Heiberger Salisbury NC Fire #salisbury

Today Food Lion #10 in Salisbury showed our Engine 6 gentlemen some love! They offered to cover the cost of their groceries! We love the support our community provides! A huge thank you to @foodlion from Salisbury Fire as well as Engine 6!

Our Under the Helmet series has been underway for almost 8 months! With great support from our audience, we are always looking to improve! We want your input! If there are any questions you’d like to see included in our upcoming Under the Helmet videos drop them in the comments!

Remember the drive is through the end of this month! Items we are still in need of: Gallon size bags, sleeping bags, reusable water bottles, book bags or carrying bags, and non perishable food items! If you have cards or notes of encouragement those are also greatly appreciated!

We’re excited for the construction to begin on Salisbury’s newest Fire Station #3. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the fire station’s new location on Mahaley Ave. Click the link to watch the groundbreaking ceremony: vimeo.com/citysalisburyn….

The Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) is providing residents and visitors with an accurate picture of general life-saving data/figures monthly within our city limits and, in some cases, calls for assistance outside of our jurisdiction.

"Service is who we are and what we do." Recent discussions locally and in the news media prompt Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell to share some facts about our ISO Class 1-rated Fire Department.

Join us in congratulating Steven Williams on his recent promotion to Battalion Chief! He will be taking over "C" shift after the retirement of Battalion Chief Spry. We look forward to all your success Chief Williams!

Join us in congratulating Firefighter Taylor Scharf, who was awarded the Bernard Penley Service Above Self Award. He was formally recognized at Salisbury Fire Department's Evening of Valor. We are honored to have Firefighter Scharf serving the city of Salisbury. Congratulations!

Please join us in Congratulating Engineer Jake Richardson and Firefighter Evan Martinez. Engineer Richardson was awarded the Victor Isler Veteran of the Year Award and Firefighter Martinez was awarded the Justin Monroe Rookie of the Year Award. Congrats Gentlemen!

The Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) is providing residents and visitors with an accurate picture of general life-saving data/figures monthly within our city limits and, in some cases, calls for assistance outside of our jurisdiction.

Great job Engineer Freeman! Salisbury Fire is always happy to see children take an interest in our firefighters and their trucks!

*August Snapshot* The Salisbury Fire Department (SFD) is providing residents and visitors with an accurate picture of general life-saving data/figures monthly within our city limits and, in some cases, calls for assistance outside of our jurisdiction.