Pittsboro Fire Department

10/23/2026

🛠Furnace Season Safety🔥

Know the difference between normal and dangerous smells. Here’s what to watch for:

🏠 Burning dust: A brief burnt smell can be normal as accumulated dust heats up and burns off. It should fade relatively quickly.

⚠️ Burning plastic or electrical odors: These may indicate an overheating component or electrical issue. Turn off the furnace and have it inspected by a qualified HVAC professional.

🚨 Rotten egg or sulfur smell: This may indicate a natural gas leak. Leave the home immediately. Once safely outside, call 911.

Remember: Carbon monoxide (CO) has no smell. Make sure your CO alarms are installed and working properly.

It is always best to have your furnace inspected and serviced by a qualified HVAC professional before the heating season to help ensure it operates safely and efficiently.

10/07/2026

Fire Prevention Week 🔥

This years message is simple: Safe Charging is a Superpower⚡

Make sure you're charging lithium-ion devices safely and using the charger recommended by the manufacturer. Never charge a device under a pillow, on a bed, or where it can overheat.

Knowing how to charge safely can help prevent a fire before it starts!

10/06/2026

We’ll be there! Come out and join our friends at the Pittsboro Police Department for a great night in the community. Hope to see you there!

TODAY IS THE DAY - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! 🚔 🇺🇲

Join the Pittsboro Police Department and our community today for National Night Out 2026!

📅 Today - Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Scamahorn Park

Come out and enjoy FREE food, games, activities, face painting, bounce houses, a hot air balloon, and the chance to meet your local first responders!

Bring the family, meet your neighbors, and spend the evening with us as we come together to help make our community stronger and safer.

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸🚓

10/04/2026

🚒 Open House Today | 11AM - 2PM 🚒

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a firefighter? Come tour the station, check out the trucks, meet our firefighters, and learn more about Fire Prevention Week!

We hope to see you there! 👨‍🚒

09/19/2026

🚒 Annual Open House 🚒

Join us in a couple of weeks on Sunday, October 4th from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for our Annual Open House!

Enjoy lunch with the crews, tour the firehouse, and get an up close look at our fire trucks and equipment. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/11/2026

September 11, 2001

Twenty-five years later, we remember the 343 firefighters who entered the World Trade Center that morning and never came home.

That day also took the lives of police officers, EMS personnel, other public safety officials, and thousands of civilians. We also remember those who responded and survived, but later lost their lives to illnesses resulting from their time at Ground Zero. Behind every one of those lives were families, friends, and communities left to carry their absence.

A quarter century has passed, but the significance of that day has not. We honor those who were lost and the lives they left behind.

09/10/2026

We were proud to be part of this successful rescue last night in Putnam County. C1102 and Tactical 111 responded to assist alongside numerous neighboring departments.

08/29/2026

We were honored to once again help kick off the Annual Schmitty Open. Now in its 7th year, the event continues to honor the legacy of Madison Twp. Fire Department Firefighter Joshua Schmidt, who passed away suddenly in 2019.

The JDS Foundation continues to raise funds for charitable giving and to support the Schmidt family. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this special event.

08/21/2026

Today marked the final day of a week long Confined Space Rescue course hosted here at the Pittsboro Fire Department.

Throughout the week, members of our department and Plainfield Fire Territory spent time in both the classroom and hands on training environment developing the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as Confined Space Rescue Technicians. These specialized skills are invaluable and strengthen our ability to safely and effectively respond to confined space emergencies within our communities.

We appreciate the hard work of all the students and instructors throughout the week. A special thank you to ADS for their donation of pipe, which was used to create realistic training props and provide students with challenging, hands on scenarios. This donation directly supports our training efforts and is greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your support.

08/18/2026

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 🇺🇸🚒

🇺🇸🚓🚒 HOMETOWN HEROES NIGHT IS COMING UP! 🚒🚓🇺🇸

Join us at the Pittsboro Farmers Market for a special evening celebrating some of the amazing hometown heroes who help keep our community safe and moving!

Come meet and thank:
🚓 Pittsboro Police Department
🚒 Pittsboro Fire Department
🚨 Ploughe's Wrecker Service

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Scamahorn Park

Bring the family, visit the market, and help us show our appreciation to these incredible community heroes! 🇺🇸