Carthage Fire & Rescue

04/01/2026

🚒 NOW HIRING: FULL-TIME DRIVER/OPERATOR 🚒

Carthage Fire & Rescue is currently accepting applications for a Full-Time Driver/Operator position.

We are looking for motivated, dedicated individuals ready to serve the Town of Carthage with professionalism and pride. This position plays a critical role in emergency response, including operating fire apparatus, performing pump operations, and supporting fire suppression, rescue, and EMS activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
• NC Firefighter Certification
• Driver/Operator Certification
• Valid Class B Driver’s License (or higher)
• EMT-B Certification

Responsibilities include:
• Safe operation and maintenance of fire apparatus
• Performing pump operations at emergency scenes
• Daily equipment and apparatus checks
• Supporting all emergency response functions

📍 Carthage, NC
📅 Applications open now

📝 Apply here:
https://www.townofcarthage.org/files/assets/public/v/1/forms/employment_application.pdf

⏰ Application Deadline: April 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM

📞 For more information, contact:
Chief Tyner – 910-947-2226

Join a team committed to protecting our community and making a difference every day.

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03/28/2026

🚨 STATEWIDE BURN BAN IN EFFECT – STARTING TODAY AT 6PM 🚨

Carthage Fire Rescue wants to make everyone aware that the N.C. Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban for all 100 counties, effective 6:00 PM today (Saturday, March 28, 2026) and continuing until further notice.

🔥 WHAT THIS MEANS:
• All open burning is prohibited statewide
• All burn permits are canceled
• No new permits will be issued

This includes burning:
🍂 Leaves, limbs, and yard debris
🔥 Campfires and burn piles
🛢️ Burn barrels

🚫 NOT ALLOWED DURING THE BAN:
• Open burning of any kind (outside of limited exceptions)
• Fireworks and pyrotechnics
• Campfires while camping

✅ WHAT IS STILL ALLOWED:
• Grills and BBQs (where local ordinances allow)
• Portable gas stoves

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
• Violations can result in a $100 fine + court costs
• You may also be held financially responsible for fire suppression costs
• Fires within 100 feet of a residence may fall under local restrictions — check with your local fire marshal

With dry conditions, low humidity, and increased wildfire risk, it is critical that we all do our part to prevent fires.

📞 REPORT ALL WILDFIRES IMMEDIATELY: CALL 911

Help us protect our community, firefighters, and natural resources by following this ban.

03/28/2026

🚩🚩 RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT 🚩🚩

Carthage Fire Rescue is urging all residents to use extreme caution today due to critical fire weather conditions.

🔥 Gusty winds
🔥 Very low humidity
🔥 Dry vegetation

These conditions mean any fire can spread quickly and become dangerous in minutes.

🚫 No outdoor burning
🚫 Avoid using anything that could create sparks
🚫 Properly dispose of ci******es

We ask everyone to do their part to help prevent fires and protect our community.

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately.

03/21/2026

02/09/2026

🚒 FIRE SAFETY WARNING 🚒
Smoking while using oxygen can cause an instant, violent fire. What starts as a spark can turn into a life-threatening emergency in seconds.

This is extremely dangerous and often fatal.
Protect yourself, your family, and your home—NEVER smoke while on oxygen.

02/02/2026

🎨🚒 Snow Day Fun with Carthage Fire & Rescue! 🚒🎨

With school closed due to the snow, we wanted to help keep our younger community members entertained while staying warm and safe at home ❄️🏠

We’ve put together coloring pages of our fire trucks for kids to enjoy during the snow day! Grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils and let their creativity roll 🚨🖍️

📸 Parents—feel free to snap a photo of your child’s masterpiece and share it in the comments. We’d love to see them!

Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
— Carthage Fire & Rescue

❄️🚒🖍️

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

Press Release #1 - January 21, 2026 Winter Storm Plan and Prepare

01/15/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert ⚠️

Please use caution in the area of McReynolds Street and Old Glendon Road due to a tractor-trailer accident.

We appreciate everyone’s patience as responders work to ensure the safety of the public.