Howard's Creek Fire Department

10/09/2026

We would like to extend our heart felt condolences to the Durham Fire Department, the family and friends of Firefighter Brokes. We are praying for everyone involved and for peace and comfort in the days to come.

09/11/2026

Today we had a visit from students at Norris Childers Elementary. They brought us delicious cookies! Such a kind and amazing gesture by these kiddos and we are very appreciative!

09/11/2026

"No day shall erase you from the memory of time."

We will never forget.

08/25/2026

Congratulations!

The Board of Directors, Fire Chief Derek Parks, and the members of the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department are proud to announce that our department has officially improved its insurance rating to a Class 3, effective December 1, 2026.

This milestone is a direct result of the dedication of our members, the ongoing support of our community, and strong working relationships with our neighboring fire departments.

This upgraded rating reflects enhanced fire protection capabilities and may help homeowners and business owners within our district qualify for reduced fire insurance premiums. Additional details regarding how property owners can take advantage of these savings will be shared soon. Furthermore, Fire Chief Derek Parks and department staff will host a community meeting in the near future to discuss the full benefits of this new rating. Please stay tuned for date(s) and time(s) of these informational sessions.

Our department thanks the Long Shoals, Laboratory and Salem Church communities for the continued support.

08/25/2026

Congratulations!

We are proud to announce that we have received our updated rating from the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, and we are pleased to share that our department will maintain a Class 4 insurance rating! Even more exciting, this rating will now apply district wide. We will no longer have a split rating because every property within our district is located within five miles of a fire station.

Achieving a district-wide Class 4 rating is a significant accomplishment and the result of 5–10 years of hard work and continued improvement. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of all our members, along with the outstanding leadership and support of our Board and officers.

The new district-wide rating takes effect December 1. We encourage everyone in our district to contact their homeowner's insurance provider after that date to make sure you are receiving the appropriate credit for the Class 4 rating.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard over the years to help us reach this milestone. We are proud of what we've accomplished and even prouder to serve our community!

08/13/2026

We’re excited to have our new Engine 50 on display at the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo in Raleigh this weekend.

A huge thank you to Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks for their outstanding partnership and support in bringing this incredible apparatus to our department.

If you’re attending the conference, be sure to stop by, check out Engine 50!