Number 3 VFD

Number 3 VFD Offering the best protection of life, property and enviroment possible to the Rippy Fire district and surrounding areas.

Further information can be obtained any monday night at 7:00pm Number 3 Fire Department
Address: 2326 Blacksburg Road, Grover, NC 28073
Phone 704-482-5911
For Emergency dial 911

Open burn ban lifted starting tomorrow, May 3rd. *IMPORTANT* YOU MUST STILL OBTAIN A BURN PERMIT FOR ANY OPEN BURNING!
05/03/2026

Open burn ban lifted starting tomorrow, May 3rd.

*IMPORTANT*
YOU MUST STILL OBTAIN A BURN PERMIT FOR ANY OPEN BURNING!

04/15/2026

Cleveland County remains under a burn ban issued by the state and the County Fire Marshal's Office. To help keep our community safe, please be aware of the following guidelines:

- Prohibited Activities: This ban includes campfires, debris burning, fire pits, burn barrels, and fireworks.
- Outdoor Cooking: Portable gas stoves or gas grills are recommended for outdoor cooking while the ban remains in effect.

We are all hoping for significant rain soon, not only to reduce the fire danger but to support our local farmers as well. While we certainly enjoy our campfires, your cooperation in following these restrictions is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.

04/15/2026

Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected over the next 7-10 days, the statewide burn ban and enforcement action will continue until further notice.

Of the 554 wildfires that have burned since the burn ban took effect, only four have been determined to be the result of lightning strikes. Preliminary data indicates that 152 of those 554 wildfires were determined to be human caused, with the remainder listed as unknown or undetermined, likely pending law enforcement investigation and action. Since the state’s burn ban took effect, 150 citations have been issued for illegal burning.

During a state-issued burn ban, the same N.C. Forest Service personnel providing initial and extended attack for wildfire response are providing the necessary enforcement action to support the ban on open burning. Reducing the number of new ignitions is critical for sustaining adequate resource availability for an extended period, making state-issued bans a necessary tool for keeping wildfires contained and as small as possible until fully extinguished.

The public is urged to abide by the burn ban and to use extreme caution with farm equipment, machines, mowers, vehicles on dry grass, smoking materials such as ci******es, anything that can throw a spark. In current high-risk conditions, these could be a possible fire source. While not classified as open burning and not affected by the state’s ban on open burning, they are still contributors to new fire starts across the state.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/04/14/statewide-burn-ban-and-enforcement-continue-dry-conditions-persist

03/30/2026

Easter BBQ cancelled due to county wide burn ban. We apologize. 😔

We have made a few changes to our brush truck.
03/28/2026

We have made a few changes to our brush truck.

It’s BBQ time!
03/04/2026

It’s BBQ time!

03/02/2026

North Carolina will hold a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Radio and the Emergency Alert System via the Required Monthly Test (RMT). There will not be an actual Tornado Warning issued.

Today was a bittersweet day as we said farewell to our board treasurer of over 50 years, Paul Davis. Your legacy will al...
02/11/2026

Today was a bittersweet day as we said farewell to our board treasurer of over 50 years, Paul Davis. Your legacy will always be rememebered.

We clean up pretty good.

Please get prepared for power outages and very cold temperatures. It looks like we are going to get hammered with ice.
01/22/2026

Please get prepared for power outages and very cold temperatures. It looks like we are going to get hammered with ice.

House Fire Incident Report - Triple Wide Dwelling, January 20, 2026, 3:35 a.m., Bear Creek Rd. Exercise caution in the a...
01/20/2026

House Fire Incident Report - Triple Wide Dwelling, January 20, 2026, 3:35 a.m., Bear Creek Rd.
Exercise caution in the area due to icy road conditions.
All occupants and pets safely exited the residence without injury.

Responding agencies: Number Three FD, Cleveland FD, Shanghai FD, Grover FD, Buffalo FD, CC EMS, CCSO, NCHP, CC 911, and NC DOT.

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2326 Blacksburg Road
Grover, NC
28073

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+17044825911

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