Mount Airy Fire Department

03/15/2026

Stay informed on the Severe Weather Threat for our area through late Monday. Tune in to your news and weather outlets as well as social media for information and updates!

11/27/2025

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from our fire department! America’s birthday!

05/06/2025

Got to make sure they work! Our department will be conducting hydrant maintenance all over the City in the coming weeks. So if you see a hydrant on with no one around, no need to worry. We have to let the water run to clear up as much as possible to avoid dirty water issues. Any questions, call 336-786-3574.

05/01/2025

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Jason “Burky” Burkholder on his recent promotion to the rank of Fire Lieutenant within our department. Jason has 25+ years overall experience in the fire service, a B.S. in Fire Safety and Engineering Technology
from Eastern Kentucky University and numerous fire / rescue related certifications. He will begin his duties as Lieutenant on May 12th.

05/01/2025

MAFD currently has one opening for Full-time firefighter and 4 part-time firefighter openings. Come join a great team! Apply on line or in person at 300 S. Main Street, lower level.

04/30/2025

Such a needless act of violence against someone who was trying to help. We can never let our guard down.

Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, was killed in the line of duty while transporting a patient after she allegedly stabbed him in the heart in the ambulance.

04/04/2025

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Brad Harrell on his promotion to the rank of Fire Captain within our department. Captain Harrell has over 20 years experience with the MAFD, an A.A.S in Fire Protection from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and numerous fire and rescue certifications. He will begin his duties as Fire Captain on April 14th.

04/01/2025

Join us in congratulating Captain Danny Vipperman as he is officially retired from the MAFD today. Danny served from December 28, 1996- April 1, 2025. He has held the ranks of Firefighter, Fire Engineer and Fire Captain and was Captain of Platoon 1 for 19 years. We wish Danny all the best in retirement and thank him for his dedication and loyalty to our department and the City of Mount Airy!

03/31/2025

Wanna learn what firefighter's jobs are all about? Sign up for our Citizens Fire Academy! Classes start April 14th at 6pm. Contact Chief Poindexter at 336-786-3574 or email at [email protected].

03/24/2025

***ATTENTION*** Schedule is out for the Citizens Fire Academy
April 14th- June 9th, 6-8pm. Graduation at the City Council meeting on June 19th. Contact 336-786-3574 to reserve your spot!

Class 1- Introduction to the department and History
Class 2- Station Tours and Gear demo
Class 3- Apparatus
Class 4- Museum night
Class 5- Public Education and Fire Extinguisher training
Class 6- Medical and CPR class
Class 7-Fire inspections and Code enforcement
Class 8-Fire Scene Operations
Class 9-Agility test and Ladder truck