Fork Mountain Fire & Rescue

08/13/2026

Last Saturday our members got together for a full day of rope rescue training. We set up a highline scenario to rescue a victim out of a creek in a steep ravine. We have 8 rope rescue certified members who need these trainings to keep their skills sharp. We would like to thank our members that gave up their Saturday to prepare to help their community when needed.

📷: Kendall Griffith

07/13/2026

We are proud to announce that in July 2025 we were awarded a $212,000.00 full funding grant that we requested to assist us with the purchase of a new ALS support unit (to make our former unit a full-time brush truck), a new wildland skid unit for our now dedicated brush truck, a drone, new wildland gear and new water rescue gear. While some of these items took an extended time to receive or put into service, some of the items like the wildland skid and gear have been assisting us protect our community for almost a year now. All of this equipment will help us serve our community to the best of our ability. We take the trust you put in us to protect our community seriously and we will never stop working to better our department.

07/03/2026

Come see us and enjoy a great evening of community fellowship. We can take cash, cards, local checks and venmo.

07/02/2026

🚩🚩HAVE YOU SEEN ME 🚩🚩
We ordered a 100 pound ice maker due to the cost of ice during our fundraiser events and for use on our extended scenes. It shows it was delivered at 6:30 Monday evening. That is our meeting time and we were at the fire department but it was never delivered. If you live in the area and it was delivered to you please message us or give us a call so we can pick it up. Thank you. It is a large package, approximately 2'x2'x3'.

06/20/2026

Come see us in the roan high k**b parking lot for an Angus burger or beef hot dog. We also have challange coins and tee shirts for sale. We look forward to seeing you.

06/10/2026

Come by and grab an angus beef burger or hot dog combo while you are exploring the beautiful Rhododendron gardens on Roan Mountain.

06/02/2026

If you recognize this cute doggie it is at Mitchell County Animal Rescue.

Does anyone recognize this girl found on fork mountain

05/21/2026

The Beans Creek Fire is officially over for us. A thermal drone was used today and no hot spots were found. Command has been terminated. We would like to thank all of the people and businesses that supported our efforts while we worked. I would love to name each one individually, but I know we cant remember everyone. If you brought or sent us food, drink or any other supplies, THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.

05/19/2026

After 4 days on the Battle Mountain fire we are starting to wind down operations. Today we have responded to 2 structure fires in the north end of Mitchell County and the south end has one currently going on. Even though there is no active burn ban please refrain from burning outside until we have some rain.

05/19/2026

🚨 BRUSH FIRE UPDATE 🚨
The brush fire has now grown to approximately 12 acres. At this time, Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shoot Out Mountain are now under a “SET” status according to the Ready, Set, Go Wildfire Action Plan.

⚠️ THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO ACTIVE EVACUATIONS ⚠️
However, this is a WARNING for residents to be prepared if conditions worsen and we move into a “GO” status. If we transition to evacuations, you will be notified via The Mitchell Ready App, Hyperreach, Our Facebook, and we also would go door to door. A shelter will be provided at Bowman Middle School (410 South Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705)

Residents in the affected areas should:
-Pack bags and have them ready

-Prepare vehicles and evacuation plans

Stay alert for updates from emergency officials
Remember the “P’s” when evacuating:

-People & Pets

-Papers, Phone Numbers & Important Documents

-Prescriptions, Vitamins & Eyeglasses

-Pictures & Irreplaceable Memorabilia

-Personal Computers & Hard Drives

-Plastic (credit/debit cards) & Cash

Fork mountain fire and rescue and the North Carolina Forest Services responded to the reported brush fire in the vicinity of 1261 beans creek road.

Multiple fire departments from Mitchell, Avery and Yancey counties have been on scene since the initial reports of a brush fire.

Fork Mountain Fire and rescue and Green Valley Fire and Rescue and the North Carolina Forest Service will be patrolling the fire overnight as fire fighting operations continue

If you see any fire activity you believe the Fire Department is not aware of or is in the immediate vicinity of your home, please don’t hesitate to call 911 and report it.

Please continue to monitor local emergency management and fire department updates closely. Do not wait until the last minute to prepare.