Kenly Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

07/28/2026

06/23/2026

Beginning tomorrow morning June 24, 2026

Construction crews will be working at intersection of 222 and 301 and you will not be able to travel through. They will be updating and tying the water lines into existing water line. Please see the map below of the work area and find alternate routes. Thanks!

At this time, there is no timeline of completion.. Thanks for your patience and understanding

04/18/2026

We are still under a statewide burn ban due to dry conditions and low relative humidity.

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

03/08/2026

We had a great time tonight celebrating our accomplishments from 2025 and recognizing our staff. We also held a "Push In" ceremony for our new Engine 1 and officially placed it into service.

Thanks to all the men and women of Kenly Fire Department for the sacrifices they make everyday for our community. We are honored to serve.

02/01/2026

The difference that 2 hours can make... 😮🌨

Snowfall is expected to continue through the evening. Roads are already becoming dangerous, like this view of I-95 at exit 97. Don't risk it – stay home if possible.

Johnston County Government

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

11/12/2025

We enjoyed attending the Johnston County Firefighters Association Retirees dinner last night. It is always a pleasure to honor those who have paved the way of the fire service in Johnston County.

Shoutout to former Kenly Fire Department staff in attendance: Donald Medlin, Jimmy Holland, Andy Batten, Steve Brinchek, and Doug Whitley. 🔥🧑‍🚒

10/28/2025

I-95 South Bound is back open