Motorists Urged to Use Extra Caution During Fall Months

To help decrease the number of wildlife and automobile crashes, the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is reminding motorists to be aware of the increased presence of deer on North Carolina's roads. Each year, there are over 14,000 reported animal/vehicle crashes, mostly involving deer, that result in an estimated $31 million in property damage.

Fort Bragg Fire and Emergency Services is Requesting 1 patch from each North Carolina fire Department. The Patch is to be placed on a blanket.

The blanket is called "The North Carolina Blanket of Protection", stemming from the way our states departments weave together to form a blanket protecting life and property across the state. It is planned that the blanket will be raffled at the North Carolina Firemen's Association Annual Convention in August 2005. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Fund to assist them in there great cause. We plan to start attaching the patches to the blanket in June. If you can have your patches to us by then it would greatly be appreciated.

This is a great way to help the NCFFF we hope that all departments will participate. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lt. Steven Stewart at 910-396-3015 or 910-423-9938. He can also be reached by E-mail at:

- Steven Stewart