Orange Grove Fire Department

06/02/2026

At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, Units were dispatched to the area of Brights Way for a reported structure fire. OGFD, along with Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department, White Cross Volunteer Fire Department, and New Hope Fire Department responded on the initial alarm.
Upon arrival, OG 501 found a large two story residential structure that had heavy fire showing. Due to the volume of fire and no hydrants in the area, the tanker task force was requested to assist with water supply. Fortunately, all residents evacuated the home prior to our arrival, and no firefighter injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Orange County Fire Marshal's Office.
Units and personnel from all departments across Orange County responded to assist with fire suppression and support operations. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our mutual aid partners and Orange County Emergency Services - NC.

Thank you to everyone who responded and assisted throughout this incident.

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06/02/2026

Tonight, OGFD honored a long-standing fire service tradition by pushing in and placing 531 into service.

This truck is dedicated to Richard Sykes in recognition of his more than 50 years of service to the Orange Grove community and southern Orange County. Richard began as a volunteer firefighter and later served a long career protecting and serving our community. We were honored to have him steer it during the push in. Dedicating this truck to Richard is a small way to thank him for his decades of dedication and service.

We're excited to have Mini Pumper 531 in service and ready to put it to work.

05/30/2026

Today, a few of our members participated in a live-burn training hosted by New Hope Fire Department. Members trained on fire ground operations, helping sharpen the skills we rely on to serve our community. Thank you to the NHFD for the invitation and opportunity to train.

If you live in the OGFD district and have a structure that could be used for realistic training or a training burn, please reach out to us. These opportunities provide valuable hands-on experience and help us better serve our community. 🚒🔥

05/20/2026

Today, Many of our paid staff and volunteer membership were honored with the Great Save Award by Tar Heel Trauma for their actions during a serious motor vehicle accident on the morning of September 17th, 2025.

Orange Grove Fire Department responded to a vehicle submerged in a creek with the driver trapped inside with life threatening injuries. Thanks to the teamwork and dedication of all responding agencies, the patient was safely extricated and transported for treatment. Today, we had the privilege of meeting the patient and her family, and we’re grateful to see her making a full recovery.

A special thank you to the Orange County Sheriff's Office - North Carolina Orange County Emergency Services - NC Orange Rural Fire Department North Carolina State Highway Patrol for their assistance and teamwork throughout this incident.

05/07/2026

Thanks again to First Choice for helping make this happen! We’re excited to have this truck in service in the coming weeks. We still have a few more weeks of training and a few more pieces of equipment to mount, but it will be ready serve Orange Grove and the surrounding area soon.

We also want to thank our amazing community for your continued support. Without y’all, none of this would be possible!

05/05/2026

After a busy afternoon, our members came together for our bi-weekly training, taking advantage of the beautiful weather to practice water point setup and tanker fill operations, as well as cutting new cribbing and building step chocks.Thank you to our dedicated team for your continued commitment to serving our district.

Want to make a real difference? We’re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team and help answer the call. 💪

05/05/2026

Orange Grove responded with an engine and a crew of four to assist Carrboro Fire-Rescue today, all while maintaining coverage across our district.
We appreciate the dedication and commitment of our members—thank you for all you do!

05/03/2026

Effective tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM, the burn ban will be lifted for 81 counties with Orange County being one of them.
Please read the full post for additional details, as this does not pertain to burning within 100 feet of structures.
All burn permits issued prior to the ban are invalid and will require a new permit.

04/26/2026

🚒 Did You Know? 🚒

Orange Grove Fire Department proudly protects approximately 60 square miles in the southwestern portion of Orange County. We operate as a combination department, utilizing dedicated paid staff during daytime hours to support and strengthen our volunteer response, while relying solely on dedicated volunteers for nighttime coverage.

Over the past year, our department handled more than 550 calls for service, including:

Medical emergencies
Motor vehicle accidents
Fire-related incidents
Public service assistance

With three stations strategically located throughout our district and a wide range of equipment, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and effective fire protection to our residents and those traveling through our community.

💪 Want to make a real difference?
We’re always looking for motivated individuals to join our team as volunteers and help answer the call.

If you live in the Orange Grove Fire District—or nearby—stop by OGFD Station 1 at 6800 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC during normal business hours or visit our website https://ogfire.org/ to learn more.

🔥 Serve your community. Make an impact. Join the Orange Grove Fire Department. 🔥

We aim to minimize the loss of life and property through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and help during hazardous conditions within our community.

04/22/2026

For the second time this week, our members responded to a log skidder fire. Crews quickly overcame challenges, including clearing access to the scene and deploying a long hose lay to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire and investigation were handled by OCFM.

Responding units included Chief 501, 532, 533, 541, 542, 551, and 561; along with OCFM and NC Forestry. Special thanks to Efland Volunteer Fire Department for assisting us with hose cleanup.

We appreciate the continued dedication of our volunteers and paid staff in keeping our community safe.

Interested in volunteering? Stop by the station or visit our website to learn more.