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Mocksville Fire Department Names C.J. Dwiggins as First Full-Time Fire Captain

2024-10-06T18:59:54-04:00

Mocksville Fire Chief Frank Carter congratulates C.J. Dwiggins on his promotion to Mocksville’s first full-time fire captain during the Town Board of Commissioner’s meeting on October 1st.  The Mocksville Fire Department is excited to announce the appointment of C.J. Dwiggins as its first full-time fire captain, marking a significant milestone in the department's growth. Captain Dwiggins, a second-generation firefighter with nearly 20 years of experience, will oversee the department's full-time staff and part-time personnel and provide critical support to Fire Chief Frank Carter in both administrative and operational roles. A New Supervisory Role to Support Department Growth Chief Carter emphasized the [...]

Mocksville Fire Department Names C.J. Dwiggins as First Full-Time Fire Captain2024-10-06T18:59:54-04:00

Good to Great

2025-07-16T18:03:18-04:00

Bestselling author Jim Collins wrote, “Good is the enemy of great.” He meant that most people and organizations are satisfied with being good at what they do and believe that there is nothing else they need to do. That is not the case with the Town of Mocksville in general and the Mocksville Fire Department in particular. Chief Frank Carter will tell you that “Constant Improvement” is his hashtag. Chief Carter has been a firefighter in Mocksville since 1988 and has served as Chief since 2003. Over the last decade especially he has worked tirelessly, but quietly, improving the department for [...]

Good to Great2025-07-16T18:03:18-04:00

Mocksville Fire Department Earns ISO 3 Rating – Lower Homeowner Insurance Rates on the Horizon for Mocksville Residents

2024-03-08T16:44:22-05:00

(L to R) FF/EMT Johnathon Bowman, FF/EMT Bryson Collins, FF/EMT Taylor Mohat, Chief Frank Carter, Lt. JoshCollins, FF Michael Galliher Mocksville residents and business owners will see a decrease in their insurance costs thanks to the Mocksville Fire Department’s new ISO rating of 3.   Insurance companies often use ISO (Insurance Services Office) Fire Service Ratings to help set home insurance rates, as a home that is less likely to be severely damaged or destroyed by fire is cheaper to insure. Commendation from State Fire Marshal Mocksville Fire Chief Frank Carter received a letter from State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor last week [...]

Mocksville Fire Department Earns ISO 3 Rating – Lower Homeowner Insurance Rates on the Horizon for Mocksville Residents2024-03-08T16:44:22-05:00

Mocksville Fire Department Recognized by North Carolina League of Municipalities

2023-06-01T12:04:00-04:00

TJ Deluca, fire department risk management consultant for the North Carolina League of Municipalities, recognizes the Mocksville Fire Department for completing its  NC Fire Department Risk Assessment Program.  Deluca presented a plaque to Fire Chief Frank Carter and Human Resources Specialist Emily Quance during the Mocksville Town Board’s May meeting.   The Town of Mocksville prioritizes the well-being of its residents and actively seeks ways to ensure their health and safety. Recently, the Mocksville Fire Department achieved recognition from the North Carolina League of Municipalities for successfully completing the NC Fire Department Risk Assessment Program.  The program assists fire chiefs and towns [...]

Mocksville Fire Department Recognized by North Carolina League of Municipalities2023-06-01T12:04:00-04:00

Heavy Rescue Certified: Mocksville Fire Department Goes Above and Beyond for Our Community

2022-01-05T10:34:41-05:00

By Nic Quance (L to R) Chief Frank Carter, Captain Cameron Cheppell, Lieutenant C.J. Dwiggins, Firefighter Joshua Collins, and Firefighter Chris Shoffner were instrumental in helping the Mocksville Fire Department achieve its heavy rescue certification. The hydraulic cutter & spreader, AJAX pneumatic breaker, metal saws and rope gear bags on the table represent a portion of the $50,000 worth of equipment the certification required. When disaster strikes, many of us don’t think twice about the availability and capability of our first responders. However, the hard-working people behind the scenes are constantly making sure that these emergency services are ready for anything. [...]

Heavy Rescue Certified: Mocksville Fire Department Goes Above and Beyond for Our Community2022-01-05T10:34:41-05:00
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