New Hope Fire Department

New Hope Fire Department The New Hope Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the residents in the New Hope and surrounding community.

The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department was the first rural unit organized in Gaston County. Two homes were consumed in the New Hope District by fire in the summer of 1953, leaving the occupants homeless and thus the idea of a fire department was born. The building was erected in 1954 and the first Class "A" pumper was purchased in 1959 at a cost of $14,000. The second pumper was purchased in 1965

at a cost of $19,000 and the automatic radio alarm system was installed in 1961. The department received its rating from the North Carolina Fire Rating Bureau for a three mile protection radius in 1958 and this was extended in 1963 to a four mile radius. New Hope has helped organized 15 other volunteer departments in the county.

08/20/2026

The number one source of Home Fires? Your Kitchen. Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries in North Carolina. Not faulty wiring. Not old smoke alarms. Your stove!

Here's the scary part: Most cooking fires happen in seconds. And most are preventable.

✅ Never leave cooking unattended: Not even to check on something else. If you leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.
✅ Keep flammable items away: Towels, curtains, paper, packaging. All belong far from the stove.
✅ Turn pot handles inward: Keep them from being bumped or grabbed by children.
✅ If a grease fire starts, DON'T use water: Use a fire extinguisher or cover the pan with a metal lid to smother it.

For renters and apartment residents: Discuss fire safety with your landlord. Know the locations of extinguishers and familiarize yourself with escape routes. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so keep it safe! 🔥

Share this with someone who loves to cook, or someone just learning. Remind them: Never leave a kitchen unattended!
For more cooking safety tips, visit our website, linked in the comments below.

08/12/2026

⚠️ Back to School Safety⚠️

As you all know, school starts back tomorrow morning! Please allow yourself extra time to commute and keep the safety of our youth in mind. You will see an increased police presence in each of the Belmont schools zones.

📱 - Do not drive distracted
⚠️ - Reduce your speed
🚌 - Do not pass stopped school busses
🚶 - Watch for pedestrians

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Be patient as school traffic returns tomorrow!
08/12/2026

Be patient as school traffic returns tomorrow!

🚌❤️ ONE MORE SLEEP! SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW! 🖤📚

As we get ready to welcome our students back, let’s all do our part to make sure our students arrive safely and make it home safely each day.

🚍 Remember: When the school bus stops, we stop.
Pay attention. Slow down. Give the bus plenty of space. And know when you are required to stop.

A few seconds of patience could make all the difference. Our students are counting on us!

❤️🖤 Let’s start the school year by putting safety first!

08/06/2026
08/06/2026

🚨🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨🚨

These scammers are relentless! 😑 This time they are using the name Deputy Nathan Bryson.

They are calling Gaston County Citizens claiming to be Deputy Bryson from the “Warrants and Citation Division”. They will leave a message asking you by name to call back.

STOP ✋🛑 Don’t fall for it!

Remember!

👉The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER ask you for money or bitcoin.

👉 We do not notify you of warrants over the phone.

🚨 SURPLUS FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 🚨New Hope Fire Department is offering surplus Scott X3 Pro 5.5 SCBA and Scott RIT Pak ...
08/02/2026

🚨 SURPLUS FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 🚨

New Hope Fire Department is offering surplus Scott X3 Pro 5.5 SCBA and Scott RIT Pak III systems for sale.

SCOTT X3 PRO 5.5 SCBA

💲 $2,000 each (4 available)

Each SCBA includes:
✅ Scott X3 Pro 5.5 SCBA
✅ Regulator
✅ Facepiece (Mask)
✅ Two (2) 5,500 PSI Carbon Fiber Cylinders

SCOTT RIT PAK III

💲 $1,500 each (2 available)

Each RIT Pack includes:
✅ Scott RIT Pak III
✅ Carrying Bag
✅ High-Pressure Hose
✅ Universal Fill Connection
✅ Regulator & Gauge

All equipment was maintained by New Hope Fire Department and shows normal cosmetic wear consistent with fire service use. Equipment is sold AS IS and should be inspected and serviced by the purchaser prior to being placed into service.

📍 Belmont, North Carolina

📧 For pricing, additional photos, or to submit an offer, email:
[email protected]

🚫 Please do not message us on Facebook, use the email provided for inquiries

07/14/2026

Data supplied by NCOSFM on the impact of fireworks over the July 4th Holiday.

06/18/2026

🚨 Update; Child’s Parent Located🚨

UPDATE 2:17 pm. The father of the child seen below has been located. DSS will determine next steps.

Earlier: Gastonia Police officers are trying to identify and locate the family of this young boy.

He is a Black male, believed to be approximately 3-4 years old, non-verbal, and may have special needs. The child was found on Belfast Drive after he was nearly struck by a vehicle. A concerned citizen called police, and officers immediately began searching the surrounding area for his family.

Patrol officers checked a four-block area and spoke with nearby residents, but no parent or guardian could be located. While efforts continued, the little guy spent the afternoon at the Gastonia Police Department, where officers watched cartoons with him and made sure he had plenty of snacks (he appears to be a big fan of cheese crackers!).

Because no family could be immediately identified, the Department of Social Services responded and has assumed custody of the child.

If you live in the Belfast Drive area and recognize this child from his clothing, or if you know of a family missing an adorable, energetic little boy matching this description, please contact Gastonia Police immediately at 704-866-6702.

06/18/2026

Hazardous Weather Update: June 18, 2026

Morning North Carolinians, there are a range of hazardous weather conditions to be aware of today. 👇

🌩️ Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are capable of producing damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes are possible Thursday afternoon into Friday.

💧 Flash flooding is possible across the state through the end of the work week, especially across the western half of NC on Thursday where the heaviest rainfall is expected.

🥵 A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11AM until 8 PM Friday for central and eastern NC. High temperatures are expected to rise into mid to upper 90s to around 100°F across much of NC Thursday.

🔥 A Fire Danger Statement is in effect Thursday across the Piedmont and much of the Coastal Plain where gusty southwest winds, hot temperatures, and extremely dry fuels from ongoing drought conditions will lead to increased fire danger.

🌊 A High Rip Current risk is also forecast for portions of the central NC coast.

Safety tips:
✔️ Secure outdoor furniture or objects that could get carried away with wind gusts. More tornado safety info, https://bit.ly/4xwFcUJ
🚗 Turn around don't drown! Do not drive through flooded waters! Check DriveNC.gov before heading out.
🔔 Sign up for local alerts and stay tuned to local weather stations. List of county alerts, https://bit.ly/44Y7QP4
📻 Keep that weather radio nearby. List of radio stations, https://bit.ly/4aDSTY8
🥤Stay hydrated and limit time outdoors if possible.
🚫 Refrain from any outdoor burning. Check with local authorities for any burn bans.
🚩 Check beach conditions before heading out. Tips and more info, https://bit.ly/4oykIa2

Full forecast:ReadyNC.gov/weather

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4804 S New Hope Road
Belmont, NC
28012

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+17048257019

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