Polkville Volunteer Fire Department, NC

We are ready for the 4th annual kids camp in morning

Nearly 200 fire service members from across North Carolina came together today for NC Fire Service Legislative Day to ensure the voice of the fire service was heard loud and clear at the General Assembly.

Hosted by the NC State Firefighters’ Association and the NC Association of Fire Chiefs, the day provided an important opportunity for firefighters and fire officers to meet directly with legislators and discuss the key issues impacting the North Carolina fire service.

A special thank you to Senator Warren Daniel, Representative Neal Jackson, Representative Paul Scott, and Senator Tim Moffitt for taking the time to speak with the group before they headed to the Legislative Building to meet with their representatives.

We also extend our appreciation to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for sponsoring lunch and supporting the fire service professionals who serve communities across our state every day.

Lastly, thank you to Mike Legeros for taking time out of his day to capture photos and help document this important event for the North Carolina fire service community.

NOTICE: LOCATION CHANGE:

Due to the potential for rain, the location for the 2026 Cleveland County Firefighter Memorial Service has been changed to Shelby Fire & Rescue Station 2, located at 303 Charles Road, Shelby, NC.

The service will be held on Friday, May 22, at 12 pm.

This annual service honors and remembers those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Cleveland County, and also pays tribute to those active and retired firefighters that have passed away over the course of the last year.

The service is open to the public and all public safety agencies are encouraged to attend.

2026 NC Volunteer Fire Chief of the year Jammie Howell

We are keeping open until Wednesday spots are filling up fast!

Great night doing some fun air consumption training.

A lot of hard work going into getting our new tanker stocked and ready to roll.Tested and loaded hose this week.