St. James Volunteer FD

03/17/2026

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of one of our own.

Founding member and longtime Chief Elton Ray Jacobs, call sign 414, has answered his final call.

Chief Jacobs was a pillar of this department and a true servant to his community. His leadership, dedication, and years of service helped shape the foundation of who we are today. The impact he made on this department, his fellow responders, and the community will never be forgotten.

During this incredibly difficult time, we ask that everyone please keep his family, our department members, and all friends who loved him in your prayers. 🙏

Funeral and service arrangements will be shared once they become available.

Rest easy, Chief. We have the watch from here.
Call sign 414 - End of Watch.

01/18/2026

01/14/2026

Due to low relative humidity, dry fuels and windy conditions, fire danger is elevated across the southern Piedmont into the Sandhills today, Jan. 11.

Outdoor burning is NOT recommended. Dry grasses, dead leaves and other vegetative debris could easily ignite and spread quickly.

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

For safe outdoor burning and wildfire prevention tips: www.preventwildfirenc.org.

12/18/2025

🚒 Buckhead Volunteer Fire & Rescue is Hiring! 🚒

We’re looking for part-time team members to join Buckhead Volunteer Fire & Rescue! If you’re passionate about serving the community, working in a fast-paced environment, and making a real difference, we want to hear from you.

👉 Flexible schedules
👉 Meaningful, community-focused work
👉 Be part of a dedicated emergency response team

Apply today and help us protect and serve Buckhead!

08/03/2025

07/27/2025

03/20/2025

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21 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 that 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2025/03/20/burn-ban-issued-all-north-carolina-counties-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/03/2025

Thankful for all volunteers who were able to help assist Horry County today from all departments.. 🚒🧯🚒

12/05/2024

Thanks to Applied Plastic Services Inc located in Bolton NC for building our skid unit to get one of our newest brush trucks put into service.. 🚒🧯🚒

05/06/2024

05/06/2024

2024 Strawberry Festival.. 🚒🇺🇸🍓