Ferrells Volunteer Fire & Rescue

05/11/2026

🚒 We’re back—and growing! 🚒

The Ferrells Fire & Rescue Auxiliary had a great first meeting, and we’re excited to keep things moving!

If you missed the first one, no worries—this is the perfect time to jump in.

📅 Wednesday, May 13th
⏰ 7:00 PM

Come meet the team, learn what we’re working on, and see how YOU can be part of supporting our local fire & rescue.

👉 New faces always welcome—bring a friend!

05/09/2026

This past Tuesday the department held its annual officer elections. The results are as follows

Chief John Long
Asst Chief Brandon Hales
Asst Chief Dustin Hales
Captain Jimmy Ross
Captain Rusty Peed
Safety Officer Mike Allen
Safety Officer Ruffin Brown
Safety Officer Les Brown
Traffic Officer Seth Perry
Traffic Officer Jayden Sutton

Congratulations to all that were elected.

05/03/2026

The burn ban has been lifted!!!

04/29/2026

Debido al aumento del riesgo de incendios forestales, el Servicio Forestal de Carolina del Norte ha prohibido toda quema a cielo abierto y ha cancelado todos los permisos de quema en todo el estado con efecto a partir de las 18:00 horas del sábado 28 de marzo hasta nuevo aviso.

Según la ley de Carolina del Norte, la prohibición prohíbe toda quema a cielo abierto en los condados afectados, independientemente de si se había emitido previamente un permiso. La emisión de nuevos permisos también ha sido suspendida hasta que se levante la prohibición. Cualquiera que incumpla la prohibición de quemar se enfrenta a una multa de 100 dólares más 183 dólares de costas judiciales. Cualquier persona responsable de provocar un incendio puede ser responsable de cualquier gasto relacionado con la extinción del fuego.

La prohibición de quemas no se aplica a incendios iniciados a menos de 30 metros de una vivienda ocupada. El jefe de bomberos local tiene autoridad para prohibir quemar dentro de esos 30 metros.

Lee nota de prensa: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/3-28-26-burn-ban-information-spa.pdf/open

04/29/2026

We have had some questions regarding the burn ban. It is still in effect do please refrain from burning at this time.

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

04/22/2026

Today, some of you may see fire trucks on overpasses with people standing at attention, while on the highway, there is a line of fire trucks, ambulances, police vehicles, and funeral home vehicles. This is because Raleigh Firefighter Lull will be escorted home. Firefighter Lull, we may not have known you personally, but we are part of the same family, and we will miss you, brother! Please keep his family and the Raleigh Fire Department in your thoughts. Please avoid the area or, if you need to be there, please use caution and understand that there may be some delay in traffic.

04/18/2026

🔥 FERRELLS FIRE & RESCUE 🔥
🚒 AUXILIARY MEETING 🚒

📅 Date: May 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Ferrells Fire & Rescue Station

👥 New Applicants Welcome!
Come meet the team, learn how you can get involved,
and support your local fire and rescue community.

💬 Whether you're interested in volunteering, supporting events,
or serving your community—there’s a place for you!

04/17/2026

04/12/2026

Due to dry conditions and lack of rainfall, the state-issued burn ban remains in effect statewide. Outdoor burning is prohibited but isn’t the only ignition source for wildfire, especially in high-risk conditions.

Farm equipment and machine use can also start wildfires. While working outdoors, be mindful of your equipment, and watch for sparks!

Check for and fix fire hazards before operating farm equipment or machines.
👉Remove any buildup of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains.
👉Repair damaged exhaust system components, worn or frayed drive belts, broken or exposed electrical wiring, worn or misaligned moving parts which can indicate a lack of lubricant, and signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.
👉For portable, gasoline-powered equipment, make sure you have a properly functioning spark arrester installed.

For prevention tips and risk reduction measures you can take, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.