Stokes-Rockingham Fire & Rescue Dept.

10/21/2026

🔥 As temperatures drop: Charge Smart & Stay Fire Safe!

Phones, tablets, e-bikes, and power tools all run on lithium-ion batteries. They make life easier, but when they’re damaged, overcharged, or left charging unattended, they can overheat and start a fire.

✔️ Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces, not in bed or on the couch
✔️ Use the cord and charger that came with the device
✔️ Unplug and stop charging if a battery gets hot, swells, or smells strange
✔️ Never charge e-bikes or scooters in hallways, exits, or bedrooms
✔️ Check that your smoke alarms are working

Fire safety starts with small habits. Reduce your risk of a house fire by sharing this with your family and friends! 🔥
Interested in more fire safety tips? Visit our website, linked in the comments below!

10/19/2026

With the cooler temperatures her is some great information on how to be safe with space heaters.

10/15/2026

Remembering Chuck Hartgrove

Today, we honor and remember Chuck Hartgrove, retired Stokes County EMS Paramedic and Supervisor, who faithfully served our community for 31 years. Chuck was the kind of person who made a lasting impact—not just through his skill and dedication as a Paramedic, but through his compassion, his steady presence, and the way he genuinely cared for the people around him.

He was known for his warm spirit, his willingness to help anyone in need, and for the quiet strength he brought to every call, every shift, and every moment of service. Chuck touched countless lives, both in uniform and in the community he loved so deeply.

And for those who knew him well, we’ll never forget his trademark phrases—said with that familiar grin—“You know what I am saying,” and “Such is life.” Simple words, but ones that somehow always carried wisdom, comfort, or a little bit of humor right when we needed it most.

Chuck’s legacy lives on in the stories we share, the lives he saved, and the example he set for all who follow in his footsteps.
Thank you, Chuck, for 31 years of dedication, compassion, and heart. Stokes County is a better place because of you.

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

Here’s a great video of how fast a lithium battery change your life. Charge smart. 

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

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10/04/2026

Today we honor one of our own!

In Memoriam: October 4, 1996 - LODD
Firefighter George Guyer, 38
Stokes-Rockingham Volunteer Fire Department. Pine Hall, North Carolina
On July 28th, Firefighter George Guyer was responding in his personal vehicle to a transformer fire when his truck hydroplaned on the wet road and collided with an oncoming truck.