Thoroughfare Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

05/22/2026

Our community depends on volunteers willing to answer the call when emergencies happen. Stop by the station on any Tuesday night to get more information. Be the reason someone gets help when they need it most. If you’ve ever wanted to give back and be part of something bigger than yourself, now is the time. Volunteer today.


No experience? No problem. We provide training, equipment, and support.

There is so much more to the fire service than just putting out fires :
🔥 Serve your community
🔥 Build lifelong friendships
🔥 Learn valuable skills
🔥 Make a real difference

Picture this:

It’s 2:14 AM in Wayne County.
Rain pouring. Somebody’s house is on fire. Kids are standing outside barefoot. A family’s entire life is changing in real time.

And somewhere nearby, a pager goes off.

Not for a superhero.
Not for a paid celebrity athlete.
For an ordinary person who decided to volunteer.

A mechanic.
A lineman.
A farmer.
A water plant operator.
A person who was sitting on the couch 3 minutes ago.

That person gets up, throws on shoes, and goes.

That could be you.

Most people spend their lives wanting to matter more. Wanting purpose. Wanting something real. Volunteer fire service gives you that immediately. When you show up on scene, people are relieved just because you arrived.

You’ll do things most people never experience:

* Ride a fire engine lights and sirens through your own community
* Train with people who become family
* Push yourself physically and mentally
* Learn how to stay calm when everybody else panics
* Be part of something bigger than yourself

And years from now, when somebody says:

“Thank God the fire department got here…”

You’ll know you were part of that.

You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to be fearless. Every firefighter started as the new guy who didn’t know anything.

What matters is showing up.

Wayne County’s volunteer departments need people willing to answer the call. Not someday. Now.

So the real question is:

If your community needed help tonight… would you want to be standing on the sidelines watching, or stepping off the truck helping?

04/28/2026

Please join us as we honor our brothers and sisters in service, alongside our partner departments and agencies. We will also take a moment to pay special tribute to two of our own: Chief Sidney Jones, End of Watch November 6, 1998, and Safety Officer Joe Tucker, End of Watch March 8, 2020. Their dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Please join us.

04/10/2026

The Wayne County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a burn ban for all of Wayne County, effective at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10. The ban will remain in place until further notice.

This follows a statewide burn ban issued on March 28. The county ban allows local officials to enforce the restriction and issue penalties for violations.

Dry conditions, weather that can help fires spread quickly, and little rain in the forecast have increased the risk of wildfires. Residents are asked not to burn outdoors until the ban is lifted to help protect people, homes, and first responders.

03/30/2026

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

03/15/2026

03/14/2026

In recognition of National Women’s History Month, our department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the members of our Ladies Auxiliary. The dedication, support, and countless hours of service these women provide do not go unnoticed. They play an essential role in supporting our mission and strengthening our department, and we are truly grateful for their continued commitment and contributions.

03/09/2026

⏰ Spring Forward Reminder! 🌷
When you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time, take a moment to change the batteries in your smoke alarms too.
A working smoke alarm can give your family the early warning needed in a fire. It only takes a minute, but it can save lives.
✔️ Change your clocks
✔️ Change your smoke alarm batteries
✔️ Test your alarms
If you have questions, need help installing a smoke detector, or need assistance changing batteries, please contact your local fire department. We’re here to help keep our community safe. 🚒
Spring forward. Stay safe.

03/03/2026

January and February Recap-

Thoroughfare VFD has been staying busy both in training and in the field! Our members recently completed search training, assisted in a burn down, a hazmat refresher course, and bloodborne pathogen training to ensure we’re always prepared to serve our community safely and effectively. Over this period, we were dispatched to a total of 33 calls for service:

Structure Fires-13
Fire Alarms-3
Grass Fires-9
Medical Calls-3
Smoke Invesitgation-1
Reported Explosion-1
Electrical Short-1
Farm Equipment Fire-1
LP/Natural Gas Leak-1

We’re proud of our dedicated volunteers for their continued commitment to training and protecting our community.

01/06/2026

Congratulations to our very own Landon Woodall on joining the United States Army. This is a proud and meaningful step. It speaks volumes about your courage, dedication, and willingness to serve something greater than yourself. We are wishing you strength, success, and safety as you begin this honorable journey. Thank you for your commitment to serving our country.