Taylors Bridge Fire Department

05/29/2026

Please keep all of the McLamb family in your thoughts and prayers

Funeral arrangements for Ms Juanita McLamb

Visitation at Royal Hall Funeral Home
Friday, May 29 from 6:00-8:00pm

Funeral Service at Immanuel Baptist Church
Saturday, May 30 at 11:00am

https://www.royalhallfuneralhome.com/obituary/Juanita-McLamb

05/25/2026

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Today we pause, remember, and honor.

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13

05/25/2026

Boston firefighter Robert “Bobby” Kilduff, Jr. died after falling from a window during a three-alarm fire in Dorchester. He was a 24-year veteran.

04/28/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/24/2026

Happy Birthday Larry Anderson!!

Thanks for all you do!! 👍🚒

04/13/2026

This week, we celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the calm voices behind the chaos and the unseen heroes who answer the call when it matters most.

Here in Sampson County, we have dedicated 911 telecommunicators serving our community 24/7 with professionalism, compassion, and commitment. They provide critical support in all emergencies, dispatch responders, and offer reassurance in crises. Their work may go unseen, but its impact is felt daily across our county.

To our Sampson County 911 telecommunicators, thank you for your dedication to keeping our citizens and responders safe.

04/11/2026

Due to dry conditions and lack of rainfall, the state-issued burn ban remains in effect statewide. Outdoor burning is prohibited but isn’t the only ignition source for wildfire, especially in high-risk conditions.

Farm equipment and machine use can also start wildfires. While working outdoors, be mindful of your equipment, and watch for sparks!

Check for and fix fire hazards before operating farm equipment or machines.
👉Remove any buildup of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains.
👉Repair damaged exhaust system components, worn or frayed drive belts, broken or exposed electrical wiring, worn or misaligned moving parts which can indicate a lack of lubricant, and signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.
👉For portable, gasoline-powered equipment, make sure you have a properly functioning spark arrester installed.

For prevention tips and risk reduction measures you can take, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.

04/06/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions