The PFFPNC newsletter for September 7 – 11 is now posted and spotlights Wilmington Local 129’s inspiring effort to put firefighter cardiovascular health front and center. This November, Local 129 President Jordan Pettid and two fellow firefighters will take on the Battleship Half Marathon in nearly 50 pounds of turnout gear as part of the “Running for the Hearts Behind the Helmets” campaign. Their 13.1-mile challenge will raise awareness of the tremendous physical demands firefighters face while generating funds to provide quality running shoes for Wilmington firefighters. It’s a powerful reminder that protecting those who protect our communities starts with investing in their health—one mile, one firefighter, and one healthy heart at a time.

READ: The After Action Report, September 7 – 11, 2026

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