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Leland is officially recognized as a StormReady community

WWAY News,

June 20, 2022

Hundreds turn out for 2nd annual Leland Hurricane Expo

Matthew Huddleston,

June 11, 2022

Town of Leland announces new fire chief

WWAY News,

August 25, 2020

Leland taps fire chief as new emergency management director

WWAY News,

April 10, 2020

Fire insurance rates expected to drop in Leland

WWAY News,

January 14, 2019

STICKY SITUATION: Boaters rescued from mud at Belville boat ramp

WWAY News,

May 1, 2018

Police and fire rescue responding to a call at Walmart at 3:30 p.m.

Small fire sparks Walmart evacuation in Leland

Basil John,

January 25, 2018

Fire chief: Leland Walmart blocks entrance with carts, causes fire hazard

WWAY News,

January 5, 2018

Smoke comes up from the location of a large burn site off of Ploof Road in Leland on June 23

Brunswick Boom brings growing pains in Leland

Basil John,

June 24, 2017

Compass Pointe sees increase in buyers as Leland booms

Hannah Patrick,

May 12, 2017

Community members came out to Leland Fire Rescues meeting to learn about new operations within the fire department.

Leland Fire Rescue off probation, will merge with town this summer

Basil John,

May 4, 2017

The Leland Fire Rescue station on NC 133. (Photo: Hannah Patrick/WWAY)

24/7 staffing begins at River Road fire station in Leland

WWAY News,

April 24, 2017

Town council decides not to renew contract with Leland Fire and Rescue

Taylor Yakowenko,

December 21, 2016

Chief, town manager: Fire dept. probation 'nothing to worry about'

Taylor Yakowenko,

June 7, 2016

Leland Volunteer Fire/Rescue on probation

Elizabeth Bynum,

June 6, 2016

UPDATE: Arrest made in Leland house fire

WWAY News,

February 6, 2016

Mass casualty training helps first responders prepare for anything

Taylor Yakowenko,

November 18, 2015

John Grimes

Leland is officially recognized as a StormReady community

Hundreds turn out for 2nd annual Leland Hurricane Expo

Town of Leland announces new fire chief

Leland taps fire chief as new emergency management director

Fire insurance rates expected to drop in Leland

STICKY SITUATION: Boaters rescued from mud at Belville boat ramp

Small fire sparks Walmart evacuation in Leland

Fire chief: Leland Walmart blocks entrance with carts, causes fire hazard

Brunswick Boom brings growing pains in Leland

Compass Pointe sees increase in buyers as Leland booms

Leland Fire Rescue off probation, will merge with town this summer

24/7 staffing begins at River Road fire station in Leland

Town council decides not to renew contract with Leland Fire and Rescue

Chief, town manager: Fire dept. probation 'nothing to worry about'

Leland Volunteer Fire/Rescue on probation

UPDATE: Arrest made in Leland house fire

Mass casualty training helps first responders prepare for anything

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