Department of the year: Landis Fire recognized by Grange State

1/2 A look at the outside of the inflatable fire safety house that Landis FD uses for instructional exercises at community events. - Submitted

LANDIS — Last week in Charlotte, the Landis Fire Department received a lofty recognition when it was named the N.C. Grange State Fire Department of the Year.

“We are excited and deeply honored to share that the Landis Fire Department has been named the N.C. Grange State Fire Department of the Year,” the town announced on Facebook.

Fire Chief Jason Smith echoed a similar sentiment.

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“We are very excited to be recognized as the department of the year by the N.C. Grange,”