Northwood's Fire & Rescue

05/15/2026

05/10/2026

Thoughts and prayers going out to East Howellsville Fire Department for their loss, and to the family of a good man who many respected. Rest in peace sir.

It is with great sadness that the East Howellsville Fire Department informs you of the passing of Firefighter Mr. Billy Cox.
Mr. Cox was our last living charter member, and he will always be remembered for the pride, dedication, and sense of ownership he carried for the East Howellsville Fire Department. Mr. Billy served as Secretary of the East Howellsville Fire Department for over 40 years.
I realize that some of you never had the opportunity to meet him, but I had the privilege of fighting fire alongside Mr. Billy, and he was truly a great firefighter. Even up until very recently, Mr. Billy continued attending meetings. When he reached the point where he could no longer drive, one of his children would bring him so he could still be there with his department family.
We could all learn a lot from his dedication and commitment.
Mr. Billy, we know you are with Jesus now, but we also know that when that EHFD tone drops again — whether it be today, tomorrow, next week, or next year — you’ll still be riding with us to that next call.
Please keep the Cox family and the East Howellsville Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Steven West
Fire Chief
East Howellsville Fire Department

04/22/2026

Drone footage of yesterday’s fire from Northwood’s drone pilot Henry Prevatte. Nice view of the highway the NC Forest Service put down.

04/21/2026

Station 16 is currently working a large woods fire on Hunnington Farm Rd off of E Great Marsh Church Rd.

Trucks on scene are 1630, 1631, 1632, 1640, 1641, 1645, and 1613.

The U.S. Forest Service has a bulldozer enroute.

04/07/2026

Out with 1612 performing hydrant maintenance this morning, and almost got ran into. You would be surprised how often this happens. Please use caution when approaching intersections, and when behind the wheel in general.

04/06/2026

Thanks to Deputy Chief Bruce Caulder and Captain Charlie Roller for going down to Fouts Fire in Georgia today to begin the process of purchasing a new rescue/equipment truck, and a 3,000 gallon tanker. We should take delivery in about a year.

03/29/2026

UPDATE:

🏠 The evacuation order for residents of Veterans Road in Saint Pauls has been lifted! If you haven’t done so, you may return home. There will still be smoke and you may see firefighters assessing the area.
🏠 There were NO residences lost in the fire.

It was a massive fire and a scary situation for many of you and our firefighters, but this is a great outcome. Thank you so much to everyone for your kindness and prayers. Thank you again to our neighboring fire departments that came to our aid. We couldn’t have done it without you.

🚁 NC Forestry Service
🚒 Saint Pauls City Fire Department
🚒 Lumber Bridge Fire Department
🚒 Rennert Fire Department
🚒 Northwoods Fire Department
🚒 Grays Creek Fire Department
🚒 Parkton Fire Department

03/28/2026

Effective in an hour at 6pm.

03/08/2026

Station 16 is currently working a vehicle accident on Barker Ten Mile Rd and another on Indian Heritage Rd. Please use caution on these wet roads.