Town Of Dallas Fire Department, NC

08/28/2026

***9/11 Remembrance Event***

Please join us on September 11 at 6:30pm at the Historic Courthouse as we gather to honor and remember all the lives lost 25 years ago. This day will forever be in our history. May we never forget!!

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

***100 years of service***

Tonight during the Board of Aldermen meeting, we honored 2 individuals with a combined 100 years of service.
Retired Fire Chief David Callahan and Retired Fire Chief Steve Lambert. Both have served the firefighting community with 50 years of service each.

Both Chiefs received a plaque commemorating 50 years of service and a key to the city, as well as the NC Office of State Fire Marshal presented them with a Lifetime Achievement award, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Dallas presented a proclamation for both, and Congressmen Tim Moore’s office presented them with a flag that flew over the US Capitol building.

Finally Retired Fire Chief David Callahan was presented the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award through the State of North Carolina for his 50 years of dedicated service.

Congratulations gentlemen and thank you for your many years of service. Job well done!

08/24/2026

***Special Announcement***

We will be honoring 2 great individuals tomorrow evening during the Town Board meeting. Retired Fire Chief Steve Lambert and Retired Fire Chief David Callahan. Both have achieved 50 YEARS serving as a firefighter. What an honor. The meeting starts at 5pm at the Historic Courthouse in Dallas.

08/09/2026

Saturday evening, we were requested to standby at Bessemer City FD station as they operated on a 2-alarm fire. Shortly after arriving there, we were dispatched along with other departments to a commercial business fire in 61’s district. Car 63 arrived to find a large barn with heavy smoke and fire showing. Shortly after arrival a 2nd alarm was requested. A short time later the fire was brought under control. Great work by all departments that operated.

08/09/2026

Saturday evening some of our members attended the graduation ceremony for the Gaston College Firefighter recruit academy to watch our fellow firefighter Camden Kanupp, son of Assistant Chief Matt Kanupp, graduate. Assistant Chief Kanupp then proudly pinned his son with a department badge. Way to go Cam… you will do great things.

08/08/2026

Congratulations to several of our members that achieved 20 years of service to the Dallas Fire Dept and our community. They were presented with a 20 year plaque in honor of their achievements.

Pictured are:

Assistant Chief Matt Kanupp
Retired Fire Chief Steve Lambert
Lieutenant Charles Arton
Firefighter Ray Wooten

07/31/2026

Congratulations on 50 years brothers…

07/27/2026

***Special Weather Statement for tomorrow***

Possibility of strong storms and hail tomorrow afternoon. Please be alert.