Rowan County Emergency Services

Hurricane season is here, and preparedness starts before the storm is on the radar.

When severe weather threatens Rowan County, having accurate and timely information can make all the difference. Don't wait until a hurricane, tropical storm, or flooding event is approaching to get connected.

Sign up for RoCo Alerts to receive emergency notifications, weather alerts, and important public safety information directly to your phone, email, or mobile device.

📱 Register today at ReadyRowan.gov

Whether it's a hurricane, flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, or other emergencies, RoCo Alerts helps ensure you have the information you need to protect yourself, your family, and your property.

Take a few minutes today to prepare for tomorrow.

Please join us in congratulating Hailey Hubbard on being selected as the Earnhardt Memorial Telecommunicator of the Year!

This recognition reflects Hailey’s outstanding dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. Whether she is helping train new telecommunicators, expanding her knowledge of our center and its operations, or serving the citizens of Rowan County, she consistently goes above and beyond.

Her exceptional phone scores, willingness to support others, and commitment to continuous improvement made her the clear and deserving choice for this honor.

Hailey, thank you for the hard work, leadership, and positive impact you make every day. We are incredibly proud of you and grateful to have you as part of our team.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Today, we commemorate the unwavering spirit of freedom, forged through the ultimate sacrifices of our heroes.

For many, Memorial Day sparks joyful gatherings, warm family moments, and the start of summer's promise.

Yet, for others, it's the poignant symbol of a flag, carefully folded and handed to trembling hands, a heartbreaking reminder that a loved one's journey home was not meant to be.

This solemn emblem carries the weight of selflessness, devotion, and the voids left at tables, birthdays, and life's milestones, forever altering the lives of those who mourn.

We pay tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives for our nation's freedom, and we stand in solidarity with the families who bear the torch of their loved one's sacrifice.

May their courage inspire us to cherish the price of freedom.

As we bring EMS Week to a close, from nights at the ballfield to early mornings filled with home-cooked breakfasts, we want our crews to know just how appreciated they are.

EMS Week may be ending, but our gratitude — and the importance of the work these men and women do every single day — never does. Thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the compassion, and the commitment you continue to show this community.

Rowan County is better because of each of you. 🚑❤️

To know her is to know compassion.
To see her is to see elegance.
To hear her is to hear professionalism.
To work with her is to work with excellence.

She leads with grace, serves with heart, and leaves every place better than she found it.

We are honored she chooses daily to be part of Rowan County Emergency Services.

Last night we recognized Paramedic Sally Roger’s as our Reed & Thompson, PLLC Hometown Hero!

Sally began her EMS career in 2006 with Rowan County EMS after spending 20 years
working in Human Resources. When that chapter ended, she asked herself what else she
would love to do — and nearly 20 years later, EMS has become not just a career, but a true
calling.

To Sally, working in EMS means being able to provide safety, security, and compassion to
someone who may be experiencing the worst day of their life. Her dedication, steady
presence, and heart for helping others have made a lasting impact on her patients,
coworkers, and community. Sally has completed additional training to qualify her as a
Community Paramedic.

Do you know someone you would like to nominate as a Hometown Hero? Visit the link in our bio to submit your nomination!

🚑💙 EMS Week | May 17–23 💙🚑

This week, Rowan County Emergency Services is proud to recognize the incredible men and women of our EMS Division.

Our paramedics and EMTs are there for our community on some of the best days, worst days, and everything in between. They answer the calls at all hours, provide compassionate care, support families in difficult moments, and still find time to connect with the community they serve.

Whether it is responding to emergencies, teaching lifesaving skills, attending community events, or simply making a child smile, Rowan County EMS continues to show what service truly means.

We are incredibly thankful for the dedication, professionalism, compassion, and heart our EMS crews bring to Rowan County every single day.

Please help us thank the members of Rowan County EMS during EMS Week! 💙🚑

🚨 WE’RE HIRING 🚨

Rowan County Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for a Fire Inspector/Investigator. This position plays a critical role in protecting the citizens, businesses, and responders of Rowan County through fire inspections, fire investigations, code enforcement, hazardous materials response, and public fire & life safety education.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about public safety, emergency services, prevention, and community risk reduction.

📍 Position: Fire Inspector/Investigator
📍 Rowan County Emergency Services
📍 Salary: $47,100 – $51,800 (based on qualifications & experience)
📍 Full benefits package included
📍 Applications accepted until filled

Responsibilities include:
• Conducting fire and life safety inspections
• Investigating fires and hazardous materials incidents
• Providing public education and fire prevention outreach
• Ensuring compliance with North Carolina Fire Code
• Preparing reports and documentation related to inspections and investigations

Minimum qualifications and application details can be found here:

https://munis-portal.rowancountync.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=1133&sreq=1&form=REG&desc=FIRE%20INSPECTOR/INVESTIGATOR

Rowan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Effective tomorrow, Friday, May 8th, at 8AM, Rowan County will lift the local burn ban within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, which falls under the authority of the Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office.

This means that open burning is once again permitted within 100 feet of a dwelling in accordance with state and local regulations. However, all burning must still be conducted responsibly and safely.

Please remember:

Never leave a fire unattended
Keep a water source readily available
Avoid burning during windy conditions
Ensure fires are completely extinguished
Burning of prohibited materials remains unlawful

⚠️ Important: Any burn activity beyond 100 feet of a dwelling remains under the authority of the N.C. Forest Service. Residents should continue to monitor guidance issued by the NC Forest Service regarding outdoor burning.

As always, if conditions change, restrictions may be reevaluated. Please use caution and help us keep Rowan County safe.

North Carolina knows hurricanes—and not just at the coast. From the mountains to right here in Rowan County, we can see impacts from heavy rain, flooding, high winds, and even tornadoes.

This week is about one simple step: know your risk and start preparing now.

Here are a few quick things you can do today:

✔️ Know if you live in a flood-prone area
✔️ Have a plan for where you would go if you needed to leave
✔️ Make sure your insurance coverage is up to date (flood insurance is separate and takes 30 days to kick in)
✔️ Think about your pets and your family’s needs

⚠️ Most importantly for Rowan County residents:
Sign up for emergency alerts through Ready Rowan (RoCo Alerts). This is how you’ll receive real-time updates, warnings, and critical information during storms and other emergencies.

👉 Sign up today: https://readyrowan.com

Don’t wait until a storm is in the forecast. Take a few minutes this week to get prepared—your future self will thank you.