Badin Volunteer Fire Department

10/05/2026

Fire Prevention Week is October 4 -10!
This year’s theme is Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread
the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires! Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. 🔋🔌

For more info: fpw.org

10/04/2026

Enjoy this awesome throwback showing our silver 1937 engine in front of the Badin Theatre for fire prevention week in 1958!

Today’s picture is a wonderful view of the Badin Fire Department truck on display in front of the old Badin Theatre. This picture was included in the October 10, 1958 edition of the Stanly News & Press.

09/11/2026

Today on the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th Terrorist attacks, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to save others that fateful day.

08/10/2026

Last night, Badin VFD was dispatched to a structure fire on Spruce St involving a large outbuilding that had possibly been struck by lightning. Upon arrival, it was a large two story outbuilding with heavy fire involvement in the second story and attic. Badin, East Side, and Bethany personnel quickly extinguished the fire. The Stanly County Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate. We want to thank our volunteers and mutual aid departments who braved the elements to quickly extinguish the fire despite the heavy rain and lightning. The following departments assisted:

East Side Volunteer Fire Department
Bethany Community Fire Department - Station 28
New London Volunteer Fire Department, North Carolina
Stanly County Emergency Services
Stanly County EMS

07/27/2026

We would like to honor our fallen brother James Alan “Truck” Hicks today on the 11th anniversary of his passing. Truck worked part time for Badin VFD for several years and was known for his passion for the fire service. Our department still mourns his passing and will continue to respect the impact he had on our community.

07/06/2026

This morning Badin VFD was dispatched to the Narrows Dam Powerhouse for a structure fire involving a transformer. Upon arrival the transformer was burning on the outside of the powerhouse. Power was cut off and controlled by dam personnel. Badin & East Side personnel extinguished the fire. East Side Volunteer Fire Department assisted with fire suppression and photos. The following departments staged until the event was under control:

City of Albemarle Fire Department
Bethany Community Fire Department - Station 28
New London Volunteer Fire Department, North Carolina
Stanly County EMS

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

🚒 Badin VFD will be hosting EVD starting on Friday July 10 at 6:00 PM 🚒

06/03/2026

Yesterday, Badin VFD was dispatched to a residential structure fire on NC 740 Highway. Upon arrival, it was a single story residential structure that was fully involved. Badin, Albemarle, and East Side units made an initial interior attack, but due to deteriorating roof conditions, all units were pulled out and went into a defensive attack. A tanker task force was called to provide water supply due to lack of hydrants. The following departments were on scene:

Initial Alarm:
City of Albemarle Fire Department
East Side Volunteer Fire Department
Bethany Community Fire Department - Station 28
New London Volunteer Fire Department, North Carolina

Tanker Task Force:
Endy Volunteer Fire Department
Center Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Lake Tillery Fire and Rescue-Station 10-Squad 10
Oakboro Fire & Rescue
Millingport Volunteer Fire Dept
Southside VFD
Richfield-Misenheimer Fire Department
NCANG Tanker 27

Patient Care & Rehab
Stanly County EMS

We appreciate all mutual aid departments for the assistance and great teamwork. The fire is under investigation by Stanly County Emergency Services

05/21/2026

This afternoon, Badin VFD responded to a brush fire on Thompson Farm Rd. East Side Volunteer Fire Department assisted with suppression and drone support. Photos are courtesy of Drone 65