History :
1963, established as Ten Ten Fire Department of Fairview Community. Founder Gene Ogburn also known as person who brought foam machine to help extinguish 1964 fire in Bryan Building at Cameron Village. Incorporated (later?) as Fairview Rural Fire Department, Inc. (June 27, 1963) sos, no, oh

1963, first fire station two-bay brick building constructed at 4501 Ten Ten Road. Built on land provided by Fairview Community Center oh

1963, first fire truck is an early 1950's weapons carrier purchased from federal surplus. Placed in service as Engine #1 and later becoming Engine #4, the unit is modified by Marvin Powell, Gerald Atkins, Sr., and Craven Langston at William Powell's. Two Ford taillights are mounted on hood as emergency lights. Paint is donated by Sander's Motor Company and Wade Cummings paints the apparatus in a chicken house. K&L builds the 450 gallon tank. The pump is 80 GPM, 1 1/2 petroleum-fueled.

Station 2 :
7401 Ten Ten Road
Apex, NC 27539
919-779-7722
919-779-7758