Thomasville Fire & Rescue

10/15/2026

Yesterday, October 14, Thomasville Fire & Rescue joined public safety agencies, healthcare partners, city departments, and community volunteers for Operation Silver Rail, a multiagency emergency response training exercise hosted in Thomasville.

The exercise featured 40 simulated patients and gave participants an opportunity to practice hazardous-materials response, patient assessment, decontamination, transportation, hospital coordination, and city-department support. From the initial response through hospital reception, the event emphasized communication, teamwork, coordinated patient care, and the importance of preparing together before a real emergency occurs.

Thank you to the agencies and organizations whose participation made this exercise possible:

Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
Davidson County Emergency Management
Davidson County EMS
Davidson County Fire Marshal’s Office
Davidson County Emergency Communications
Guilford County EMS
Randolph County EMS
Novant Health AirLink
Lexington Fire Department
Thomasville Fire & Rescue
Greensboro Fire Department — North Carolina Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team
High Point Fire Department
Thomasville Police Department
Thomasville Parks and Recreation
Thomasville Public Works
Garrett's Towing and Recovery

A special thank-you to Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center for providing lunch for all exercise participants and to Envirosafe Consulting for facilitating the exercise.

We also sincerely thank the Thomasville Senior Citizens Club members and other dedicated community members who volunteered as simulated patients. Your time and participation helped create a realistic, valuable training experience for our responders and healthcare partners.

Operation Silver Rail was supported through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant, sponsored by Davidson County Emergency Services, with the City of Thomasville serving as the host community and exercise site.

Thank you to everyone who invested their time, expertise, and resources in strengthening our community’s emergency preparedness.

10/12/2026

An emergency response training exercise will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the area surrounding Thomasville Central Recreation, located at 205 E. Main St. Exercise activities will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Residents, and visitors may notice increased emergency vehicle activity and the presence of public safety personnel in the area. This is a planned training exercise, not an actual emergency. The exercise will provide participating agencies an opportunity to strengthen interagency coordination, emergency preparedness, and response capabilities.

The exercise is supported by the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant, sponsored by Davidson County, and hosted by the City of Thomasville.

Community members interested in observing local responders during this training exercise, or anyone with questions about the event, are encouraged to contact Sam Olshinski with Thomasville Fire & Rescue at [email protected] or 336-475-5590.

10/08/2026

Thomasville Fire & Rescue presents Safety Fest 2026!

Join us today, Thursday, October 8, from 5–7 PM at Sechrest-Davis Funerals and Cremations, 18 Randolph St., Thomasville.

Enjoy this FREE family event with hot dogs and popcorn while supplies last, plus bike raffles at 6:30 PM—you must be present to win!

This is a great opportunity to meet your local first responders, learn about safety, and enjoy an evening of community fun. Bring the whole family—we can’t wait to see you there!

09/30/2026

The City of Thomasville will be testing and flushing hydrants throughout the city during the months of October and November.

Flushing rids the water of mineral sediment, facilitates regular maintenance and ensures the hydrants are in a high state of serviceability in the event of an emergency. During flushing the hydrants are tested as well. Periodic testing of fire hydrants is required to maintain the fire departments protection rating and is necessary to ensure that the hydrants have adequate flow and pressure for firefighting.

Residents are encouraged to check for possible water discoloration prior to use. If water is discolored, it can usually be remedied by running a cold water tap for 4-5 minutes or until the water clears. If the water continues to be discolored after running your faucet, contact Thomasville City Hall at 336-475-4210 between 8am and 5pm and the Thomasville Water Plant 336-475-4247 after normal business hours.

09/11/2026

Thomasville Firefighters—active and retired: As we conclude this day of remembrance, we honor the 2,977 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the extraordinary courage of those who answered the call. We remember the 343 FDNY members, 23 NYPD officers, 37 Port Authority Police officers, and every firefighter, law-enforcement officer, EMS provider, military member, civilian, and family whose life was forever changed.

We also remember those who continue to carry the burden of that day: the survivors, families, responders, recovery workers, and volunteers still living with grief, injury, illness, and the lasting physical and emotional effects of the rescue and recovery work at Ground Zero and the other attack sites. Their sacrifice did not end when the fires were extinguished or the debris was cleared.

May we never forget the lives lost, the courage displayed, the families left behind, and the enduring promise of our profession: to answer the call, serve our communities, and stand beside one another. Never forget.

08/28/2026

We are excited to see these SCBAs being utilized once again to protect those who serve and protect others. Thank you Programa Mayday México for distributing these to departments across Mexico 🇲🇽, that can utilize them.

For those who don't know, we were able to donate these SCBAs and spare cylinders. Although they had reached their service life here in the US, they can still be utilized a while longer under standards in Mexico.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2027! Stay safe Brothers and Sisters.

¡SCBA’s de regreso al servicio!

Háganos comunidad y hermandad….
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SCBAs back in service! 🚒

Building community and brotherhood, one step at a time… 🇲🇽🤝🇺🇸

Thomasville Fire & Rescue
Pan De Fe Bakery
Ata Cardenas
Efrain Gerardo
Robert Alan Yancey Jr.
Poll Lópz
Isaai Galvan
Goty CL
Jon Cinco Ele

08/27/2026

The 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive between Thomasville Fire & Rescue and the Thomasville Police Department NC officially ended at 6pm on Wednesday — and the trophy will be housed at the fire department for the upcoming year! 🏆 🚒 (They took great care of it last year!)

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to every donor who took time out of your day to support this important effort. We set a high goal of collecting 62 lifesaving units, and because of your generosity, the American Red Cross collected 69 units! Absolutely amazing!

We would like to say a special thank you to Thomasville Fire & Rescue's Deputy Chief Michael Wilson and Thomasville Police Department's Chief Dustin Carter for working so feverishly to bring this drive to life. Your dedication made all the difference.

The American Red Cross is currently facing a severe blood shortage. If you were unable to attend this event, please consider finding another nearby drive and donating. Your gift could truly help save a life.

Thank you again for your continued support of our community!

Pictured are: Deputy Chief Michael Wilson and Thomasville Police Department's Captain Wesley Barber.

08/25/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Thomasville Police and Thomasville Fire & Rescue are going head-to-head in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive—and your donation helps decide who takes home the trophy!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Ball Park Community Center – Multipurpose Room
7003 Ball Park Road, Thomasville, NC 27360

Give blood, support your local first responders, and help save lives in our community. Donors in August can also receive a $20 Amazon E-Gift Card (terms apply).

Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code BOBThomasville.

Will Police or Fire & Rescue claim this year’s title? Come cast your vote by giving blood!

08/20/2026

Thomasville Fire & Rescue is proud to place our updated HURST Jaws of Life E3 CONNECT rescue tools into service.

These new battery-powered tools give our crews added speed, mobility, and flexibility during vehicle extrication incidents, helping us work more efficiently when seconds matter most.

We’re grateful to continue investing in equipment that supports our firefighters and improves service to our community.

08/13/2026

We were honored to host Programa Mayday México on Tuesday evening. Although storms prevented us from conducting water rescue drills, we quickly adapted and transitioned into rope rescue training and aerial ladder operations. The firefighters in this program represent agencies from across Mexico, bringing a wide range of expertise—from rural, remote environments to highly industrial areas with complex hazards. Their visit was a powerful reminder that camaraderie and the Brotherhood know no borders, including international ones.

This event would not have been possible without the support of many. We are grateful to the administration of The City of Thomasville, NC - Government. We also appreciate Thomasville Parks & Recreation for providing access to their facility. A special thank-you to our very own Atalia Cardenas from City of Thomasville Economic Mobility, along with her husband, Efrain, for assisting with logistics and speech translation.
The pastries, croissants with ham, chicken, or tuna, and the incredible fire truck cake were generously prepared by our friends at Pan De Fe Bakery on National Highway.

We are proud to be a part of this partnership with Programa Mayday Mexico and look forward to your next visit to North Carolina. Be safe, Brothers and Sisters.

Fuimos honrados en recibir a Mayday México el martes por la noche. Aunque las tormentas nos impidieron realizar ejercicios de rescate acuático, nos adaptamos rápidamente y pasamos al entrenamiento de rescate con cuerdas y operaciones con la escalera aérea. Los bomberos que participan en este programa representan agencias de todo México, aportando una amplia variedad de conocimientos, desde entornos rurales y remotos hasta áreas altamente industriales con peligros complejos. Su visita fue un recordatorio poderoso de que la camaradería y la Hermandad no conocen fronteras, incluso las internacionales.

Este evento no habría sido posible sin el apoyo de muchos. Agradecemos a la administración de la of Thomasville, incluido el alcalde Raleigh York, Jr. y el subadministrador de la ciudad Eddie Bowling, por su apoyo y visita. También apreciamos a Parks and Recreation por proporcionarnos acceso a sus instalaciones. Un agradecimiento especial para nuestra compañera Atalia Cardenas del departamento de City of Thomasville Economic Mobility, junto con su esposo, Efrain, por su ayuda con la logística y la traducción de los discursos.

Los pasteles, croissants con jamón, pollo o atún, y el increíble pastel con tema de camión de bomberos fueron preparados generosamente por nuestros amigos de la panadería Pan de Fe en National Hwy.
Estamos orgullosos de ser parte de esta colaboración con Programa Mayday México y esperamos su próxima visita a Carolina del Norte. Hermanos y Hermanas, cuídense mucho.