We hosted a Halloween Truck or Treat at Firehouse 1 on Saturday evening. From 5:30 till 8 over 800 community members visited our firehouse. Along with candy and firefighter helmets for the kids we also promoted our reflective address sign program. We even had applications available for those looking to become a volunteer.
A big shout out to all of our members who did an awesome job of decorating the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our members participated in a community day and bell tower dedication at Cool Spring Elementary School. Sponsored by the Cool Spring Ruritan Club the event included a dedication of a new “bell tower” for the school. The group raised funds to refurbish the bell and members constructed the new bell tower along with other community members. The original tower had been removed when the school was renovated. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Our department was awarded two federal grants from FEMA. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) were applied for and awarded. We applied in 2020 and were notified in August of the awards. Congressman Patrick McHenry paid a visit to Firehouse 1 to meet with our firefighters, Board members and community members, and presented two ... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 1 was part of a community event hosted by Western Ave Baptist Church on Museum Road in Statesville. Touch a Truck was the theme and trucks from different community servants were on display for citizens to see and touch. Thanks to Western Avenue for inviting us to be a part of it.... (Full Story & Photos)

A MVA involving a sports car and a John Deere farm tractor required a response from our team. Firefighters Billy Snider and Lana Moody came upon the accident scene in the 2200 block of Mocksville Highway. The sports car driver stated he did not see the slow moving farm tractor traveling west on Mocksville Highway. Tractor operator stated he had his lights on and his flashers as well. The car hit the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Utility poles in our district have had a tough week. For the third time this week a MVA involving a utility pole and a vehicle occurred in our district. A SUV left the roadway after apparently, according to the driver, swerved to miss a deer in the roadway. The SUV traveled 157 feet before striking a mailbox then proceeded another 100 feet before striking and breaking a utility pole into. The SUV ... (Full Story & Photos)

A single vehicle was found upon our arrival. A Ford pick up had left the roadway and struck a utility pole. No occupants found and no fire hazards. Engine 2 remained on the scene until NCSHP and EnergyUnited representatives arrived on the scene.... (Full Story & Photos)

Engine 2 and Chief 200 provided coverage for the Scotch-Irish Fire Department on Friday evening. SIFD members were out of district for a funeral visitation for their former Fire Chief who recently passed away. Our team members gave their Friday evening to assist. Brotherhood! ... (Full Story & Photos)

One deer was struck by two vehicles on Crawford Road. One vehicle traveling south hit a deer which then went airborne and through the windshield of a vehicle traveling north. Occupants of the north bound vehicle were injured and transported by EMS to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Other driver was not injured.... (Full Story & Photos)

A single vehicle knocked power out in the area. Personal arrived to find a pickup truck had struck and broken a utility pole. Driver was not injured but was arrested for driving while impaired. ... (Full Story & Photos)