Reeds Volunteer Fire Department

06/01/2026

CLEARED
🚨Structure Fire - Mutual Aid🚨
Reeds Fire Departmet is currently assisting Tyro Rural Fire Dept. on a structure fire on Tyro Rd near Sowers Pl.
❗️Please be mindful of crews working in the area and avoid the area if at all possible❗️

04/29/2026

❗️The statewide AND county burn ban are still in effect❗️

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/16/2026

04/08/2026

🚒 Training in Action 🚒

Personnel from Reeds Fire Department recently conducted hands-on training focused on drafting operations using a brush truck. This training simulated pulling water from natural sources such as ponds and rivers—an essential skill when hydrants are not readily available.

Members practiced proper setup, pump operations, and maintaining a steady water supply to ensure efficiency and reliability during real-world incidents. Trainings like this help strengthen our preparedness and ability to respond effectively in rural and remote areas.

Reeds Fire Department remains committed to ongoing training to better serve and protect our community.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

🚒 Training from this past Monday 🚒

Members of Reeds Fire Department and Arcadia Fire Department recently conducted joint hands-on training focused on drop tank setup and water supply operations. This type of training is essential for maintaining readiness and ensuring efficient water delivery during emergency incidents, especially in areas without immediate hydrant access.

Crews from both departments worked together to review proper deployment techniques, coordination, and safety procedures to ensure a smooth and effective operation when it matters most.

We appreciate the opportunity to train alongside one another and strengthen our teamwork in order to better serve and protect our communities.

03/28/2026

Those “Red Flag Warnings” you kept hearing about the last few days weren’t about your ex, they were about extreme fire danger! So much so, that the N.C. Forest Service has now issued a BURN BAN, effective today (March 28, 2026) at 6pm, until further notice.
❌NO OPEN BURN PERMITTED❌

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 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 those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions