Statesville Fire Department

𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓

Construction of Fire Station 5 continues to move toward completion. Installation of the apparatus bay is complete, and spray foam insulation is scheduled to be installed during the first week of June. Electrical work in the apparatus bay is approximately 50% complete, and garage door installation is underway.

Inside the station, the bathroom upfit is complete, and all remaining house upfits have been finished with the exception of the kitchen countertops. Painting is expected to wrap up this week, and bedroom furniture has been assembled and placed in the rooms. Cleaning of the facility has also begun, and the Station Alert system is currently being installed.

Outside the building, gutters have been connected and preparations are underway for the installation of river rock once conditions allow. The brush pile has been removed by the Sanitation Division. Appliances are expected to be delivered within the next two weeks as the project moves closer to completion.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for Fire Station 5 has been scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend and tour the new facility.

🔗 Learn more about this project, linked below.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Join the City of Statesville NC and the Statesville Fire Department as we celebrate the official opening of Fire Station 5.

This new station represents a significant investment in public safety and will enhance emergency response capabilities for residents and businesses in the growing southeastern area of Statesville. Fire Station 5 was designed to support the department's mission of protecting lives, property, and the community while meeting the needs of a growing city.

The community is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and tour the new facility.

📍 Fire Station 5 (533 Gaither Rd)
📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026
🕙 10a

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our community partners, elected officials, project team members, and residents.

Learn more about Fire Station 5, linked below.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬!

Proper installation and regular maintenance are essential to ensure your smoke alarms work when you need them most. Simply having an alarm in your home isn’t enough - it must be correctly placed, tested routinely, and replaced when necessary.

Follow the guidelines below to help make sure your smoke alarms are ready to provide early warning in the event of a fire:

1️⃣ Install at least one alarm on each level of your home. It is recommended to have one in each sleeping area and outside of sleeping areas.

2️⃣ Test all smoke alarms, battery powered and hard-wired, once a month. Vacuum or dust around the alarms regularly to keep them clean.

3️⃣ Change batteries once a year unless you have a 10-year battery operated alarm. Make sure you change the backup batteries in your hard-wired alarms once a year as well.

4️⃣ Replace all smoke alarms when they expire after 10 years.

Our 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 provides and installs smoke alarm(s) free of charge to City of Statesville NC homeowners who own and live in the requested home. Learn more, linked below.

Congratulations to Captain Brian Mitchell of the Statesville Fire Department on earning his Fire Officer (FO) credential through the Center for Public Safety Excellence Commission on Professional Credentialing.

Captain Mitchell was recently recognized at the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs Mid-Winter Conference in Concord for this accomplishment.

The Fire Officer credential recognizes fire service professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, education, experience, and professional development.

Congratulations, Captain Mitchell, on this outstanding achievement and your continued commitment to serving the Statesville community.

Hey Seniors! Will you be there!? 👇

Join Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality for a FREE morning of health, wellness, fitness, fun, and community at 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday to celebrate 150 years of service by the Statesville Fire Department.

It was an incredible day honoring the dedication, courage, and commitment of the men and women who have protected the Statesville community for a century and a half.

From the firefighter muster competition and historical displays to touch-a-truck activities and community fellowship, the celebration was a powerful reminder of the support this department receives from the community every day.

“We are proud of our heritage and the legacy we continue to build together,” said Fire Chief Kurfees.

Thank you for helping us celebrate this historic milestone. Here’s to the next 150 years of service to the City of Statesville NC.

Read the full recap, linked below.

Will you be there to help us celebrate tomorrow?!

For 150 years, the Statesville Fire Department has stood ready - protecting lives, serving with dedication, and growing alongside the community it calls home.

Now, it’s time to come together and celebrate that legacy.

Join us as we honor a century and a half of service, recognize the men and women who have answered the call, and look ahead to the future of fire service in Statesville.

🚨And Breaking News! 🚨
Chief Kurfees and the SFD team will also be giving away door prizes during the celebration!

Bring your family, meet your firefighters, and be part of this historic milestone.

𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
🗓️ Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Fire Station 1, 822 5th Street
🔗 https://bit.ly/4dWpKdi

🚒 Project Update: Statesville Fire Station 5

Major progress continues at Statesville Fire Station 5 as construction moves closer to completion.

Recent milestones include:
✔️ Grading and concrete work completed
✔️ Bathroom and house upfit work nearing completion
✔️ Electrical and plumbing upgrades completed
✔️ House connected to City water and sewer service
✔️ Generator installed
✔️ Crawlspace improvements and new insulation completed
✔️ Gutters installed and appliances ordered

The apparatus bay is currently in production, and bedroom furniture is scheduled to arrive later this month.

🔗 Learn more and follow project updates, linked below.

City of Statesville NC

As Statesville has grown, so has the fire department - adapting to meet the needs of a changing community.

From the opening of Fire Station 4 in 2013 to the addition of full aerial staffing in 2019, each step forward has strengthened the department’s ability to serve. In 2024, a new Fire Station 1 opened its doors, marking a new chapter with modern facilities and expanded capabilities.

But service doesn’t stop at city limits. In 2025, Statesville firefighters answered the call across North Carolina - assisting with hurricane rescue efforts and battling wildfires when communities needed help most.

And the future is already taking shape, with plans underway for a fifth fire station to continue expanding service and protection.

This is the story of a department always moving forward - growing, responding, and preparing for what’s next.

𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. Learn more: fire.statesvillenc.net/history

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of service, dedication, and community commitment.
🗓️ Saturday, May 16, 2026
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4dWpKdi

🍔 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Grilling season is here - but with dry conditions in Statesville, it’s more important than ever to grill safely.

With the current Extreme Drought (D3) conditions, even a small spark can lead to a larger fire.

Keep your cookouts safe by following these simple tips:
🔹 Place grills at least 10 feet from homes and structures
🔹 Never grill in a garage or under a covered porch
🔹 Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away
🔹 Never leave a grill unattended
🔹 Check propane connections before use

After grilling, allow coals to cool completely before disposing.

Enjoy the season - just keep fire safety top of mind.

🔗 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.