Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue

10/28/2026

After being called for a large animal rescue, we got to help equine DJ with a lift assist today. Special thanks to neighbor Mike Perkins for bringing his tractor and Veterinarian Jessica Scruggs for overseeing the lift.

10/28/2026

🚒🚑🚓 HAPPY NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY! 🇺🇸

Today, we proudly recognize the dedicated people who serve and protect Macon County, North Carolina!

From our firefighters and EMTs to our paramedics, law enforcement officers, rescue personnel, and 911 telecommunicators, these everyday heroes answer the call when our communities need them most.

Whether it’s a structure fire, medical emergency, vehicle accident, search and rescue operation, or natural disaster, our first responders stand ready to serve — often putting the needs of others before their own.

To every career professional and volunteer serving across Macon County, THANK YOU for your courage, compassion, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication.

We are proud to stand alongside you in service to our neighbors and communities.

❤️ One County. Many Agencies. One Mission — Protecting Lives and Serving Our Communities.

Happy First Responders Day from Cowee Volunteer Fire Rescue!

10/27/2026

Breaking in the new ERBs on Lake Chatuge. We practiced maneuvers and rescues today while the boats each accumulated a couple hours of run time.

10/27/2026

The Emergency Rescue Boats (ERB400s) launch today. We received the funds from grants by NC Senator Kevin Corbin, NC Representative Karl Gillespie, NC Department of Insurance, and NC OSFM! These boats expand our swiftwater capabilty and ability to further support Macon County.

10/26/2026

Here’s to the loved ones we leave behind when the tones drop.

They carry our burdens, listen to our stories, keep us centered, and maybe keep us fed.

Tones wake them up too, and as we run out the door they get left to wonder what we’re running into.

We leave them at parties, church, and in the middle of the night and they send us off with a prayer.

Thank You for being our home base, our best friend, and our prayer warriors.

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10/23/2026

Stay tuned for an update on our expanded response capabilities!

10/22/2026

The chickens are a little ruffled but doing fine after a heat lamp fire in a chicken coop this morning.

10/22/2026

Please keep Chuck and his family in your prayers

Yesterday we asked you to pray for one of our own. We want to share a little more with you today.

Driver Engineer Chuck Norton suffered a heart attack yesterday. He was airlifted from Angel Medical Center in Franklin to Mission Hospital in Asheville.

Chuck has been having serious trouble with his breathing. His doctors are working to stabilize that before taking him to the cath lab to examine his heart and determine what treatment he may need.

To know Chuck is to love him. He’s the guy who can make you smile or laugh even on your worst day. If you’ve spent any time around him, you know that sense of humor we’re talking about.

Chuck has his family with him, including his wife and his babies. Please continue to pray for our brother and his family, and for the doctors and nurses taking care of him.

The family has no other needs at this time. As they allow, we will keep everyone posted on how Chuck is doing and let you know if anything is needed.

From Chuck’s family and all of us at Franklin Fire & Rescue, we cannot thank everyone enough for the love and support you have shown since yesterday. Please keep those prayers coming!

Chuck Norton Kimberly Cooper Norton

10/21/2026

👻Halloween Safety with Firefighter Don!

👻Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and treat bags.
👻Carry flashlights when walking after dark.
👻Cross streets at intersections and marked crosswalks.
👻Make sure masks and costumes do not obstruct vision or cause tripping.
👻Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.

10/17/2026

WNC motorcycle safety with Firefighter Don. He’s back from his ride out west and helping remind us all to be safe.