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Crooked Creek Fire Department Crooked Creek Volunteer Fire Department is located at 4503 Bat Cave Road (PO Box 1927) in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County, near Old Fort, NC.

There are currently 30 members on the roster. We provide both fire and medical coverage.

08/19/2026

Crooked Creek Fire Department took delivery of our new Brush Truck today. Paid for with a Federal and/or State Grant we received last year.

07/09/2026

We noticed today DOT Buncombe plans to close Old Fort Rd at the 2300 Blk near Major Mtn Rd on 7/13-7/14 for culvert replacement. We are working to find out why emergency services are not notified of things like this which could have a huge effect on Life Safety. Will post update once confirmed and alter response plans if needed.

05/29/2026

The Annual meeting of the Crooked Creek Fire Department Board of Directors will be June 27th, 2026, at 6PM at the fire department. We will report on the current year's business and plans for next year. Board member elections will be held at that time.

05/22/2026

Crooked Creek Fire Department extends our thanks to the Gateway Mountain Property Owners Association for their very generous donation. It will be used to purchase equipment for our new brush truck. Thanks so much!

04/11/2026

Due to dry conditions and lack of rainfall, the state-issued burn ban remains in effect statewide. Outdoor burning is prohibited but isn’t the only ignition source for wildfire, especially in high-risk conditions.

Farm equipment and machine use can also start wildfires. While working outdoors, be mindful of your equipment, and watch for sparks!

Check for and fix fire hazards before operating farm equipment or machines.
👉Remove any buildup of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains.
👉Repair damaged exhaust system components, worn or frayed drive belts, broken or exposed electrical wiring, worn or misaligned moving parts which can indicate a lack of lubricant, and signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.
👉For portable, gasoline-powered equipment, make sure you have a properly functioning spark arrester installed.

For prevention tips and risk reduction measures you can take, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

04/06/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

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Old Fort, NC

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+18286686347

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