Turkey Volunteer Fire Department

10/20/2026

🧺🔥 SAFETY TIP TUESDAY: DRYER FIRE PREVENTION 🚒

It's Not Just the Lint Trap!

Doing laundry is part of everyday life, but did you know your clothes dryer could become a serious fire hazard if it isn't properly maintained?

Lint buildup, restricted airflow, and improper dryer use can lead to house fires. Turkey Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind everyone that a few simple precautions can help protect your home and family!

🔥 KEEP YOUR LAUNDRY ROOM FIRE SAFE!

🧺 Clean the lint trap! Remove lint before or after every load. Lint is highly combustible and can accumulate quickly.

💨 Don't forget the dryer vent! Lint can build up inside the exhaust duct and exterior vent, even when you regularly clean the lint trap. Inspect and clean the vent system at least once a year or more often if needed.

🏠 Never leave your dryer unattended! Avoid running your dryer while sleeping or away from home. Keep clothing, boxes, and other combustible materials away from the appliance.

🔌 When installing a new dryer, always ensure the proper dryer cord is paired to your dryer and outlet. When in doubt use a qualified electrician!

⚠️ Know the warning signs! Clothes taking longer to dry, excessive heat, weak airflow, or unusual burning odors could indicate a problem. Stop using the dryer until the issue is corrected.

🚜 Beware of oily and greasy clothing! Clothing, towels, and rags contaminated with cooking oils, grease, or certain other oils can generate heat through oxidation and potentially ignite, even without an open flame. Never pile oily fabrics in a laundry hamper or leave them bundled together.

🚨 IF A DRYER FIRE OCCURS

Get everyone outside, close the door behind you if safe, and call 911 immediately. Never open the dryer door to investigate a suspected fire or attempt to remove burning clothing.

A few minutes of maintenance today could prevent a devastating fire tomorrow! 🚒🔥

🚒 Turkey Volunteer Fire Department
Community Risk Reduction

10/16/2026

*Update: all units are now clear*

*Unit Update Below*

Turkey and several other agencies are currently working a commercial structure fire in the 5900 block of Turkey Fire (highway 24).

Please avoid the area as several apparatus are on the highway and working around the buildings.

*Units still operating or units that were on scene are

Turkey:
Chiefs 800, 801
Engines 833, 811
Tanker 832
Brush 841 (Manpower)
Unit 868 (Manpower)

Clinton:
Chief 2100
Engines 21, 22
Ladder 21

Taylor’s Bridge:
Engine 1634
Rescue 16

Warsaw:
Engine 1
Tankers 1, 2
Truck 4

Faison:
Engine 1
Tanker 5
Unit 5

Piney Grove:
Tanker 1332

Halls:
Tanker 234

Sampson County Emergency Services
EM1
ES1
FM1
EMS1

10/13/2026

🍂 🔥 SAFETY TIP TUESDAY: OUTDOOR BURNING & WILDFIRE PREVENTION 🚒 🍁

Fall is here, and soon our yards will be covered in leaves! As residents begin their seasonal cleanup, Turkey Volunteer Fire Department wants to remind everyone that a small debris fire can quickly become a dangerous wildfire.

🔥 KNOW BEFORE YOU BURN!

🍂 Burn only permitted materials! North Carolina generally allows burning natural vegetation such as leaves, tree limbs, and brush from your own property, subject to applicable restrictions. Burning trash, lumber, construction debris, plastics, and other household waste is prohibited.

📋 Check for permits and restrictions! Some open burning may require permits such as for land clearing. Verify applicable permit requirements and burn bans before starting.

💨 Watch the weather! Avoid burning on windy or extremely dry days. Keep fires away from buildings, wooded areas, and other combustible materials.

🔥 Never Leave Fires Unattended Completely extinguish all embers before leaving.

💧 Drown It. Stir It. Make Sure It's Out. Keep water and tools nearby to extinguish a fire.

⚠️ If your fire escapes your control, call 911 immediately!

A little prevention today can prevent a wildfire tomorrow! 🍁🚒🔥

For burning permits and additional information, visit: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/ and https://www.sampsoncountync.gov/Government/Departments-A-Z/Emergency-Services/Fire-Marshal/Open-Burning

Turkey Volunteer Fire Department
Community Risk Reduction

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

✈️🔋 Saturday's Fire Prevention Week Safety Message 🔋✈️

Battery Safety Takes Flight!

Traveling with phones, tablets, laptops, and portable chargers? Lithium-ion battery safety is just as important in the air as it is at home.

When charging devices on an airplane:

🔋 Keep portable charging devices where you can see them, such as on the tray table.

🧳 Do not charge devices in overhead compartments. If a battery begins to overheat or fail, the flight crew needs to be able to recognize the problem and respond quickly.

🚭 Never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on an airplane.

🌡️ If your device or battery becomes unusually hot, swells, produces an unusual odor or noise, or begins smoking, notify a flight attendant immediately.

🔥 Battery problems can escalate quickly, especially in the confined environment of an aircraft. Keeping devices visible while charging helps ensure problems can be addressed as soon as possible.

🦸 Safe Charging Is a Superpower — Even at 30,000 Feet!

Learn more at fpw.org.

10/09/2026

🚲🔋 Friday's Fire Prevention Week Safety Message 🔋🛴

Bigger Batteries Require Extra Care!

E-bikes, electric scooters, power tools, and other large battery-powered equipment use batteries that can store a significant amount of energy. If one of these batteries fails, a fire can develop and spread quickly. 🔥

Help reduce the risk by charging safely:

🌳 Charge outdoors when possible and in a safe location away from combustible materials.

🚪 Never block an exit or escape route with an e-bike, scooter, tool, or charging equipment.

🔌 Use the correct charger designed for the battery or device.

🌡️ Stop charging immediately if you notice excessive heat, swelling, strange odors, unusual noises, or smoke.

🔥 More stored energy can mean a more serious fire if something goes wrong.

🦸 Safe Charging Is a Superpower!

Learn more at fpw.org.

10/08/2026

Thoughts and prayers going out to the brothers, sisters, and the family members of Durham Fire!

10/08/2026

🔋⚡ Thursday’s Fire Prevention Week Safety Message ⚡🔋

Charge Smart!

Once your device reaches a full charge, unplug it! 🔌

Leaving a device plugged in longer than necessary can increase heat and put additional stress on the battery.

🔥 A few simple charging habits can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires:

🔌 Unplug devices once they are fully charged.
🌡️ Pay attention if a device becomes unusually warm while charging.
🛏️ Never charge devices on beds, couches, pillows, or other soft surfaces that can trap heat.
⚡ Always use the proper charger designed for your device.

Small habits can make a big difference when it comes to fire safety.

🦸 Safe Charging Is a Superpower!

Learn more at fpw.org.

10/07/2026

🔥🔋 Tuesday’s Fire Prevention Week Safety Message 🔋🔥

Know the Warning Signs!

Lithium-ion batteries can give you warning signs before something goes wrong. Stop using your device immediately if you notice:

👃 A strange or unusual smell
🌡️ The battery or device is unusually warm or hot
💥 Popping, hissing, or crackling noises
🔋 Changes in the battery’s shape or color, including swelling
💨 Smoke coming from the device or battery

⚠️ A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that could catch fire.

🚨 If the battery begins smoking or catches fire, get out, stay out, and call 911.

Remember, recognizing the warning signs early can help prevent a fire.

Learn more at fpw.org.