West Stanly Fire Department

10/09/2026

We had a great time hanging out with our friends at Locust Elementary this week!

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

2026 Alarm Total - 984
Working Fires - 19
Extrications - 5

09/02/2026

2026 Alarm Total - 896
Working Fires - 19
Extrications - 4

08/03/2026

This is incredible news for our county!

08/03/2026

Update- Kitten has been claimed

A stray kitten has showed up at our station. If anyone would like to take the kitten home, please come by Station 46 at 212 S Central Ave in Locust.

08/01/2026

2026 Alarm Total - 792
Working Fires - 19
Extrications - 4

An incredibly busy month on the West Side!

Here are some of the major incidents we responded to:

7/11 - Engine 461, Tower 46, and Squad 46 for a working commercial structure fire at West Stanly Middle School.

7/17 - Engine 461, Tower 46, Tanker 464, and Squad 46 for a working commercial structure fire on Gaddis Rd.

7/19 - Squad 46, UTV 46, and Water Rescue 46 for 2 missing individuals in Aquadale.

7/20 - Engine 461 and Rescue 46 for a rollover with entrapment at the Food Lion.

7/25 - Engine 461 and Tanker 464 for a working structure fire on Page Rd.

7/26 - Squad 46 and UTV 46 for a missing person in Norwood.

7/27 - Squad 46 assisted Oakboro and Ridgecrest with a cardiac arrest. Crews were able to regain a pulse and the patient was conscious prior to arriving at the hospital. Patient is expected to make a full recovery.

7/28 - Rescue 46 for a pin-in on NC HWY 24/27 in Endy.

7/28 - Engine 461, Tower 46 and Tanker 464 for a working structure fire on Newsome Rd.

07/04/2026

We had a great time seeing everyone this morning at the Oakboro 4th of July parade!

A huge thank you and congratulations to Miss Olivia Hughes for representing our department so well and being crowned the Fire Queen!

As you celebrate the rest of the day, please keep these safety reminders in mind:

💧 Stay hydrated in this heat
🚫 Don’t drink and drive—plan a safe ride home
🎆 Use fireworks responsibly and keep a safe distance

Have a fun and safe Independence Day!

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07/01/2026

2026 Alarm Total - 646
Working Fires - 15
Extrications - 2

06/03/2026

2026 Alarm Total - 541
Working Fires - 13
Extrications - 1