The Kannapolis Fire Department Explorer Post 001 will celebrate its 9th Anniversary this year. Since the creation of the program, the fire department has gained five firefighters who began their careers as members of this dedicated group.  Teen between the ages 14-20 who have an interest in the fire service, emergency medicine, or public service participate in the Explorers Post which is made possible through the Boy Scouts of America. Members meet twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Mo...

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The Kannapolis Fire Department celebrated its 100th Birthday with a fire truck parade, bagpipes, drums, birthday cake and other festivities Saturday. Dozens of fire trucks, vintage and new, from departments around the state participated in the parade. After the parade a ceremony honoring former and current fire chiefs and firefighters (both volunteer and paid) was held. The community of Kannapolis was first provided with fire protection services by volunteers who were typically employees ...

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