Kernersville Fire Rescue

05/25/2026

One year anniversary. On Saturday May 24th @ 20:25 hours B-Shift crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with rescue at Main Street and Bodenhamer Street. Units arrived on scene to find a catastrophic MVA. While on this incident for approximately seven minutes, firefighters noticed smoke coming from the Caudill Commercial Electric Building at 208 East Bodenhamer Street. As units were leaving the first scene heavy smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Charlie/Delta side of the building on arrival. Crews deployed multiple lines however, the age of the building had allowed the fire to quickly spread throughout the three-story building built in 1897. Crews were quickly pulled out and defensive fire operations started. Hydrants in the area could not keep up with the needed fire flow and several apparatuses were nearly damaged or destroyed. A second alarm was called by Incident Commander Battalion Chief David Bowman at around 20:54 requesting tankers as several hydrants had been tapped and could not keep up. Eventually, an adequate source of water was established after laying lines across the railroad tracks and pumping the hydrant at 215 Drummond Street. Crews remained on scene the rest of the shift and several hours the next day. This was the most spectacular fire in the history of Kernersville.

05/23/2026

Look at this gem. We are guessing from the early 60's at Talley's Crossing Fire Department in Kernersville, NC. These were the times!! Talley's Crossing Fire Department merged with Walkertown Fire Rescue within the last five years.

The fire truck at 6:56 is a 1926 American LaFrance purchased by Kernersville in 1940, from the Pittsburgh area.

Could this have been an event at the old Forsyth County Training Grounds?

We would like to sincerely thank the Richard Coley Family for sharing this important piece of history.

Walkertown Fire Department Inc.Legeros Fire LineKernersville Fire Department 1923 Firetruck Restoration PageForsyth County Fire DivisionThe Forsyth County Fire Historical Society

05/23/2026

Kernersville Fire Department provided mutual aid to Greensboro during this deadly tornado in 1936.

On April 2, 1936, a devastating F4-rated tornado—not a hurricane—ripped through southern Greensboro, North Carolina, serving as one of the state's deadliest weather disasters. The storm struck around 7:00 p.m., resulting in 14 fatalities and 144 injuries.
The tornado tracked 11 miles, cutting a 100-yard wide path of destruction from High Point Road, through the Lee Street (now Gate City Boulevard) and Gorrell Street areas, and passing east of Bennett College.
Over 300 buildings were damaged or destroyed, including approximately 56 buildings totally wrecked, with total damages estimated at $2 million (1936 USD).
The Five Points Café was leveled, and many residential homes were ruined. It is considered the second-deadliest tornado in North Carolina history.
The Greensboro twister was part of a broader outbreak on April 1–2, 1936, that also devastated Cordele, Georgia, and included severe storms across the Southeast. City of Greensboro Fire Department Retired And Active Duty Greensboro NC Firefighters Kernersville Museum FoundationKernersville Fire Department 1923 Firetruck Restoration Page

05/21/2026

KES’s Wacky Water Day! 💦🚒☀️

This fun-filled event is a great way to celebrate the end of the school year and recognize students for the growth they have made throughout the year. What makes this event so special is that participation isn’t based solely on grades, but on the progress, effort, and personal growth each student has shown in their learning journey.

We were excited to help make the day memorable for these students and help them cool off with plenty of water fun! Thank you to Kernersville Elementary School for allowing us to be part of such an awesome event, and congratulations to all the students on a great school year! 👏🎉

05/21/2026

🌧️ Rain won’t spoil our weekend plans! 🚗👶

Due to the forecasted rain, our FREE Memorial Day Weekend Car Seat Check Event has been moved indoors to:

📍 Kernersville Fire Rescue Station 42
1180 NC Hwy 66 South
Kernersville, NC

🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on site to:
✅ Check for proper car seat installation
✅ Ensure seats are adjusted correctly for your child’s age, height, and weight
✅ Provide free car seat safety education and answer questions

No appointment necessary — just stop by!

We look forward to helping keep kids safe on every mile this Memorial Day weekend.

05/13/2026

🚗🧒 FREE Car Seat Check Event 🧒🚗

Traveling this Memorial Day weekend? Make sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly and safely!

Join the Kernersville Fire Rescue Department and Safe Kids Northwest Piedmont for a FREE Car Seat Check Event on:

📅 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Parking lot in front of Gabe’s
830 S. Main St.

✅ No appointment necessary
✅ Certified technicians on site
✅ Free car seat safety checks and education

Stop by and let us help make sure your child is riding as safely as possible! 🚒👶

05/10/2026

05/06/2026

Rescue 42 Update:

Here are the first pictures of our new Rescue 42 apparatus. The cab/chassis is well under way. The apparatus is currently scheduled to be delivered in the August/September timeframe. SVI Trucks

05/06/2026

INCIDENT ALERT:
Last evening B-Shift crews from Engine 44, Rescue 42, BC42, and Forsyth County EMS responded to a land search and low angle rescue. The patient was located experiencing a medical emergency in a difficult-to-access area.

Responding personnel worked together to locate the patient, safely package them, and complete a low angle rescue operation to bring the patient to a secure location for further medical care. Coordination between fire rescue personnel and EMS crews ensured the patient received rapid medical attention throughout the incident.