Deep Gap Fire Department

10/09/2026

10/01/2026

Morning truck talk. Watauga County. Found this this week, "action" photo of Boone's Ford/Ward LaFrance Command Tower from the local paper on on February 5, 1970.

Pictured on the new truck were town aldermen Mac McCreary and Howard Cottrell (left and center) and Chief of Department R. C. Hodges.

The truck was purchased to help maintain the town's fire insurance rating, along with five additional firefighters that would be hired. Both were now required by "state fire insurance underwriting requirements."

Wonder how many times the tower was raised and used to fire fight? Local peeps, any stories there?

Bottom right photo by Andrew Messer, via WNC Fire Pics

Here are some earlier postings about the truck and the model, which later served Deep Gap VFD:

Sep 2025
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C5ViyGkmo/

Mar 2025
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FQw4SU9vo/

Nov 2020
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HLD12qWVU/

09/26/2026

We’re pleased to announce our new ISO rating, check out the article below to learn more!

The Deep Gap Volunteer Fire Department has achieved an improved ISO Class 4 rating, reflecting enhanced fire protection, training, and equipment. This upgrade positively impacts community safety and could lower property insurance premiums for residents and businesses in the service area.

08/28/2026

Our website has been updated, check it out!

You’ll find information about our apparatus, history of the department, membership spotlights and much more!

Incident reports, member spotlights, announcements, and more.

08/25/2026

This morning at approximately 7:30am, was dispatched to a business on West Yuma Ln in the central zone of our district in reference to a reported structure fire. Smoke was visible on arrival. Fire personnel and the business owners worked together determining the fire was contained to a piece of equipment. Thank you to the below agencies for their assistance!

-Town of Boone Fire Department
-Stewart Simmons Volunteer Fire Dept.
-Todd Volunteer Fire Department
-Watauga County Rescue Squad
-Watauga County Emergency Services

We’re pleased to report that the building only suffered light smoke damage and nobody was injured.

08/12/2026

🚒 Our new Station 2 in the Stony Fork community is getting up off the ground! The site of the new sub-station is at the intersection of Lawrence Green Rd & Stony Fork Rd, this location will help aid in faster apparatus response times for the nearby neighborhoods and assist in lowering insurance rates.

👨‍🚒 We need your help! If you live in the Stony Fork, Mount Zion or Wildcat communities, we’re looking for new volunteers to join our ranks. Send us a message or head to our website to learn more!

Share with your neighbors, family and friends!

08/07/2026

🔥Deep Gap Firefighter Geoffrey Francis spotted!

FF/EMT Francis is currently in the Cleveland Community College Fire Academy and set to graduate in the This week. We’re excited for his return to Station 23 this fall! 

Class 38 officially began their journey today with the first day of Fire Academy training. We’re excited to welcome this dedicated group as they take the first steps toward a rewarding career in the fire service. Best of luck to Class 38 as they embark on this challenging and life-changing experience!

07/10/2026

Our 2026 annual community meeting will be held this Tuesday, July 14th, starting at 7pm at the fire station. We encourage all property owners within the Deep Gap Fire District to attend. Come hear updates from our Chief, Board of Directors, and meet your firefighters and first responders!

07/02/2026

192 calls so far this year for ! Our volunteers and staff have been very busy responding to emergencies, preparing for our state ISO inspection, and starting construction on our sub-station for the Stony Fork community!

07/01/2026

*221 is back open*

HWY 221 north bound at the HWY 421 overpass bridge is currently shut down due to a fully loaded tractor and trailer fire. and State Highway Patrol are on scene.