Yadkin Valley Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department

05/25/2026

05/16/2026

🚨 Great news! 🚨
Funds are on their way to our community! We are excited to share that our department has been awarded a new grant from the State Fire Marshal to help purchase needed equipment for our station. A huge thank you to Chief Chris Dillard for his hard work in securing these funds, and to our dedicated members who work tirelessly to keep us safe every day. We are so proud to serve this community!

05/11/2026

Attention all, a recent house fire in a neighboring community has resulted in a local family losing everything. Donations of clothing in the sizes listed below can be delivered to the station.

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother's Day 💐

05/05/2026

🔥 EPT 2220 – TERRORISM & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 🔥
Catawba Valley Community College | Public Safety Programs

🚨 Start Your Pathway into Emergency Management

This course is part of CVCC’s Emergency Management and Public Safety degree programs, designed to prepare you for today’s complex and evolving threats.

👉 Whether you're starting your degree pathway or looking to upgrade your skills, this course gets you moving forward.

📅 Course Dates
June 1 – July 27

📍 Course Type
✔ Continuing Education (Con-Ed) Format
✔ Converts to Curriculum Credit Toward Your Degree

💡 What You’ll Learn

Terrorism awareness, prevention, and response
Emergency management principles (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery)
Multi-agency coordination and incident management
Real-world applications for public safety professionals

👨‍🏫 Instructor
Taught by a nationally recognized instructor with real-world emergency management experience.

💰 Cost
✅ FREE for all First Responders affiliated with a North Carolina agency
✅ All course materials are included

🚀 Why Take This Course?

Begin your Emergency Management degree pathway
Strengthen your professional qualifications
Gain practical, real-world knowledge
Stay competitive in public safety

📧 For More Information
Dr. Rusty Graham
✉️ [email protected]

👉 Train Today. Lead Tomorrow. Be Ready When It Matters Most.

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighters’ Day! 🚒 Today, we honor the volunteers of Yadkin Valley who answer the call day and night.

We are proud of our 50-year legacy of service to this community. With an increase in calls last year, our team’s dedication has never been more vital.

Thank you to our crew for your grit, your sacrifice, and for keeping the Valley safe!

Someone in your life answers the call.

Today is a good day to remind them it matters.

International Firefighters’ Day ❤️🚒

Tag a firefighter who shows up when it counts.

05/01/2026

Patterson Fire Rescue will be hosting a community CPR class, and you’re invited!

This class is free of charge and open to anyone who wants to learn the basics of CPR and how to respond in an emergency. While no certification will be provided, this is a great opportunity to gain life-saving knowledge and hands-on experience.

Date: May 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Patterson Fire Rescue – Station 1
(Intersection of Roby Martin Rd & Yadkin River Rd)

Come out and learn how you can make a difference when it matters most. You never know when these skills could help save a life!

04/29/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Due to rain expected all day this Saturday, we are postponing the Kings Creek Fire Dept. 50th Anniversary Celebration.

We are disappointed, but we want everyone to have a safe and dry celebration!

The NEW DATE is SATURDAY, JUNE 20th.

Please save the date and help us spread the word. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding!

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04/29/2026

Have you made your plans to attend our 100th Year Celebration? Just a few more weeks and we will be shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY VALLEY! Stray Dogs food truck will be there ready to serve up hot dogs while you enjoy music from Jonboy and Lefty! The school will also be open for those who would like to take a walk down memory lane! Join us to revisit past memories while making new ones!
See you there!

04/28/2026

Training for a Safer Community! 🚒💧

Last night, the Yadkin Valley Volunteer Fire-Rescue Department hosted a vital multi-company training event at Yadkin Valley Park. We were proud to drill alongside our neighbors from Patterson Fire / Rescue Department Inc. and Kings Creek Fire Department to sharpen our rural water supply tactics.

In our district, we don't always have a fire hydrant nearby. That’s why we train on "Rural Water Supply" operations. During this session, our combined crews practiced:

• Turbo Drafting: Sourcing water directly from the Yadkin River.
• Drop Tank Setups: Practicing the "portable pool" transitions that keep our engines fed.
• Nursing Operations: Seamlessly moving water between tankers to ensure no interruption in fire suppression.

Strengthening relationships across our departments is a top priority for Chief Dillard and our officers, so when the tone drops, we are all ready to provide the best possible protection to our community.

📷: Sara Dillard

The future of YVFD is built on teamwork! Interested in joining the next generation of responders? Stop by the station on any Monday training night to see what we're all about!