Deep Branch Fire/Rescue

06/02/2026

Join us as we extend our warmest birthday greetings to our members celebrating birthdays this month! We hope each of you enjoys an exceptional day filled with love, laughter, and joy. May the year ahead bring you happiness, success, and unforgettable memories.
Here’s wishing you the happiest of birthdays and many more to come! 🎉🎊🎁🎂🎈🥳

FF Keithan Smith- 6/3
FF Monica Hunt- 6/23
FF Betty Meekins- 6/24
FF Jeremiah Hunt- 6/28

05/28/2026

With the warm and beautiful days here, many people are spending time outside working in their yards and getting things looking good for summer. But while you’re outside, have you thought about whether first responders could quickly and safely reach your home during an emergency?

Overgrown trees, blocked driveways, hidden addresses, and narrow access points can delay emergency responders when every second matters. Taking a few minutes now to check your property could make a major difference during an emergency situation.

Here are a few important things to look at around your home or property:
• Make sure your address is clearly visible from the roadway. Both day and night.
• Trim low-hanging tree limbs and overgrown bushes around driveways and entrances.
• Keep driveways clear and wide enough for emergency vehicles to access.
• Avoid parking vehicles or placing objects that could block emergency access.
• Ensure gates can be opened quickly if emergency crews need to enter.

Fire trucks, ambulances, and rescue vehicles are much larger than regular vehicles and need enough room to safely reach you when help is needed most. Help us help you by making sure your property is accessible before an emergency happens.

05/25/2026

Today we take a moment to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, service, and selflessness helped secure the freedoms we enjoy each day. As we spend time with family and friends, let us never forget the meaning of this day and the heroes who are no longer with us.

05/19/2026

Happy EMS Week to the “ambulance drivers” 🚑😅

But in all seriousness, thank you to the men and women who answer the call day and night, providing care, comfort, and lifesaving services in the back of an ambulance where decisions matter fast and outcomes matter even more. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving others never go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do!

05/12/2026

🏍️ Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 🏍️

May serves as a reminder that motorcycles are back on the road, and whether you’re on two wheels or four, safety starts with all of us. If Every day, riders travel our roads with far less protection than those in passenger vehicles. A moment of distraction, failing to check a blind spot, or not noticing a motorcycle at an intersection can change lives forever.

🚗 Drivers:
• Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes
• Give motorcycles plenty of space
• Use extra caution at intersections
• Avoid distracted driving
• Always signal your turns and lane changes

🏍️ Riders:
• Wear proper safety gear
• Keep headlights on, even during the day
• Avoid riding in blind spots whenever possible
• Ride sober and stay alert
• Slow down during wet or low-visibility conditions

Let’s all do our part to help keep our roads safe this riding season.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there and within our department! Today, we celebrate the endless love, strength, care, and sacrifices that mothers make each and every day. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and time with the ones who mean the most to you.

05/06/2026

Please use extreme caution while burning outdoors, even though the burn ban has been lifted.

North Carolina Forest Service lifted the ban on open burning for 81 counties, including Robeson County, effective Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 8 a.m.. While the ban is lifted, residents are urged to remain cautious, use valid permits, and follow all safety regulations.

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to the incredible nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others every single day. Your compassion, strength, and dedication do not go unnoticed. Whether it’s during emergencies, long shifts, difficult moments, or comforting patients and families, you continue to make a difference in countless lives. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the care you provide, and the heart you bring to your profession every day. We appreciate all that you do for our communities.

05/05/2026

Through this week, as our station has glowed red, and as it glows for the final night tonight, we pause to remember those who are no longer with us, reflect on their sacrifice, and stand united in honoring their legacy. May this light serve as a lasting reminder of their courage, service, and the ultimate sacrifice they made.

05/04/2026

Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we recognize and honor the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting others. Firefighting is more than a job, it is a commitment to serve, to stand in the face of danger, and to be there when our community needs it most. We are proud of the members of Deep Branch Fire/Rescue and grateful for their service, bravery, and unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.