East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department

10/06/2026

We have taken delivery of the new Engine 30!! Engine 30 is a 2026 Spartan 1000 gallon pumper. This new apparatus will take the place as the front line for the current Engine 30, a 2008 Spartan/Smeal pumper.

Engine 30 will spend a few weeks getting equipment mounted, new hose loaded and training driver operators before it hits the streets!

06/20/2026

This week Chief Jonas, Asst Chief Lee, Captain Hovis and Firefighter Kennedy traveled to South Dakota for a final inspection on the new Engine 30! This new apparatus will serve as an addition to our fleet. The current 2008 Engine will roll into a second out/reserve apparatus role. We are excited for its arrival and getting it in service!

06/19/2026

06/12/2026

Tomorrow will be the day, that we lay our brother Mark Thomas Hoover to rest. Mark faithfully served the East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department and citizens of Gaston County for 45 years. Mark was a great man and was very respected among the department and community. We ask that you please keep the Hoover and Brown families in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. Please see the link below for the obituary. Mark will be laid to rest with department honors at Christ’s Lutheran Church in Stanley, and his passing will be covered as a Line of Duty Death.

https://www.painterfuneral.com/obituary/Mark-Hoover?fbclid=IwdGRjcASY35BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeAOOCVcqmmMqsenCcAq7G9zbYveluEIz5fxqNco_nCk6bpLmkE8A1hSWnE_w_aem_Ucb_RhHNA3mJy5zdj22rnw

View Mark Thomas Hoover's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 11 tribute posts from the community.

06/05/2026

We will be out in full force tomorrow morning if you want a free smoke detector or your detectors checked!!!

05/31/2026

Reminder! We will be canvassing the East Gaston Fire Department district this week! If you need a smoke detector or want yours checked fill out the form below and we will be glad to help out!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iRpJszPKtoABBJ6JWP1gMwQO_lYYD0y1NjGOlyo3Wpg/viewform?ts=6a0de856&edit_requested=true

We will be participating in the NCOSFM smoke detector initiative this year! We will be canvassing the East Gaston Fire District from May 31st to June 6th! If you live in our district and are interested please scan the QR code and fill out the form. We are offering to check your detectors, replace the battery, or give and install a new detector. All for free! Just fill out the form or give us a call! (704) 827-8861. Click the link and fill out the form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iRpJszPKtoABBJ6JWP1gMwQO_lYYD0y1NjGOlyo3Wpg/viewform?ts=6a0de856&edit_requested=true

05/21/2026

We will be participating in the NCOSFM smoke detector initiative this year! We will be canvassing the East Gaston Fire District from May 31st to June 6th! If you live in our district and are interested please scan the QR code and fill out the form. We are offering to check your detectors, replace the battery, or give and install a new detector. All for free! Just fill out the form or give us a call! (704) 827-8861. Click the link and fill out the form!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iRpJszPKtoABBJ6JWP1gMwQO_lYYD0y1NjGOlyo3Wpg/viewform?ts=6a0de856&edit_requested=true

05/20/2026

Please help us out by completing this survey, our goal is to provide you with the best possible service. Understanding the risks our communities face is the first step. Thank you for your help and support.

05/07/2026

Tomorrow at 08:00 the burn ban will be lifted

05/03/2026

The ban of open burning still remains in effect for Gaston County.