Draper Volunteer Fire Department

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter Seth Wyatt on his “promotion” to interior firefighter! Firefighter Wyatt recently completed his NC firefighter 1&2 certification, over 400 hundred hours of training! We are extremely proud of him and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next! Congratulations Firefighter Wyatt.

06/02/2026

Well we have some very exciting news! Construction of our new sub station (Sta. 230) will be starting soon! This station will be on north bound NC 14 near the new bridge. We choose to bring back the number of the original station that covered this area, Spray Rural Fire Department. More updates to follow!!

*Edit* to help clear up some confusion, response to the Draper area of our district will not change, we will still be operating our primary station at 213 Main St. This station will be a secondary station that will help provide more efficient coverage for other section of our district including part of NC 14, Virginia St., Lincoln St.

05/21/2026

Nearly 200 fire service members from across North Carolina came together today for NC Fire Service Legislative Day to ensure the voice of the fire service was heard loud and clear at the General Assembly.

Hosted by the NC State Firefighters’ Association and the NC Association of Fire Chiefs, the day provided an important opportunity for firefighters and fire officers to meet directly with legislators and discuss the key issues impacting the North Carolina fire service.

A special thank you to Senator Warren Daniel, Representative Neal Jackson, Representative Paul Scott, and Senator Tim Moffitt for taking the time to speak with the group before they headed to the Legislative Building to meet with their representatives.

We also extend our appreciation to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for sponsoring lunch and supporting the fire service professionals who serve communities across our state every day.

Lastly, thank you to Mike Legeros for taking time out of his day to capture photos and help document this important event for the North Carolina fire service community.

05/21/2026

Yesterday, May 20th, our Chief and Assistant Chief had the opportunity to attend the NC Fire Service Legislative Day! Chief Porter and Assistant Chief Guldner met with Senator Phil Berger and Representative Reece Pyrtle to discuss important initiatives for our organization and the NC Fire Service. We’re incredibly grateful for the ongoing support from our legislators and their commitment to making a positive impact on the fire service and the citizens we serve. We would like to thank Senator Berger and Representative Pyrtle for taking the time to meet with our Chiefs, and being such strong supports of not only our department but the Fire Service as a whole. Phil Berger Rep. Reece Pyrtle - NC House 65

05/19/2026

Yesterday members of our department along with Oregon Hill Volunteer Fire Department and Ruffin Volunteer Fire Department, Sta 20 had a chance to participate in the Lincoln Elementary School Water day! We are so glad we were able to help out with this fun event.

05/15/2026

Electric vehicles pose additional challenges and risks to first responders during emergency situations. With the recent increase in electric vehicles, our department choose to be proactive by obtaining two EV car fire Blankets and EV de-energizer plugs. This equipment will help keep our firefighters safe while dealing with Electric Vehicles involved in wrecks or that are on fire. Our department strives to stay ready to response to any emergency situation to protect and serve our community.

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

The burn ban for Rockingham County has been lifted effective this morning.