Medical Emergency - 25
Canceled en route - 3
Fire Alarm - 1
Motor Vehicle Collision - 2
Powerline Down - 1
Public Assistance - 1
No emergency found - 1
Gas leak - 1... (Full Story)

Outside Fire/Smoke Investigation/Unauthorized Burning - 2
Motor Vehicle Accident - 2
Fire Alarm - 1
Structure Fire - 1
Medical Emergency - 37
Public Assistance - 2... (Full Story)

The resident reported smoke coming from a roof vent.

On arrival we searched the home for signs of fire including in the attic. We did not find anything of concern.

We would rather respond to 100 false alarms than you wait to call because you think “it’s nothing” or “it’s small I can get it out.”

Fire DOUBLES in size every minute (recent studies actually say it may be closer to 30-45 seconds) ... (Full Story & Photos)

When we arrived in the area we found a large pile of debris burning. The property owner informed us they had a burn permit however, when we inspected the pile we saw that it was mainly trash; including tires and rubber machine tracks.

A NC forestry burn permit allows you to burn more than 100’ from a structure. Within 100’ of a structure a permit is not required. In both cases you can only burn ... (Full Story & Photos)

📈 A Growing Call Volume
In 2025, we responded to 1,871 calls for service.
That’s 113% of our 2024 call volume (1,644 calls)
And an increase of 244% compared to five years ago (2020: 764 calls)

Our calls included:
🚑 1,255 Medical Incidents
🔥 563 Fire Incidents, including:
🧗 17 Technical Rescue Incidents

🤝 25 Public Service Calls

💪 Training & Professional Development
Our members continue ... (Full Story & Photos)

If you light a fire you are responsible for that fire, NC Forest Service can and will fine you if you are burning irresponsibly. These fines start at $100 and go up to $25,000. Additionally you will be responsible for the costs to fight the fire and if you think fire helicopters are cheap, you're very wrong.

But, to be clear, WE do not fine anyone or charge for our services, and if you genuinely ... (Full Story & Photos)

Training like this is invaluable not only because it allows our firefighters to hone their skills in a more realistic environment than what is offered at the training center, but it also allows them the opportunity to work with firefighters from our neighboring departments and exchange ideas, tactics, and best practices.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please take the time to change your battery in your smoke alarm when you change your clocks. #SmokeAlarmSafety... (Full Story & Photos)

To ensure the safety of those attending, we will be closing down the section from the May Street to the library running in front of angelos and silvers reality. Sullivan Street will be open to allow traffic to pass through.... (Full Story)

We’ve been telling Chief this wall needed more decorations!... (Full Story & Photos)