Mt. Gilead Fire Dept.

08/21/2026

Due to the severe weather there are multiple trees and power lines down all over the area. Please DO NOT go out and venture to site see and look at damage you will only get in first responders way of attempting to clear and debris.

08/15/2026

Photo dump of several events that have over the past year. Public education event, training night to name a few. Alot has happened at MGFD to better serve you! We've even had 2 Jr. Members go to skills USA and place in their respective events! These pictures only are a few of the things that have happened over the past year as we get ready for our annual BBq. Please keep our dept in mind when it comes time to donate!

08/14/2026

We had an awesome night training this past Monday! Thank you to Medcenter Air for coming out and putting this on for us. And thank you to Wadeville FD, Lake Tillery FD, and Center Rural FD for joining us.
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07/03/2026

06/29/2026

Hundreds of injuries happen every year due to fireworks. In North Carolina any firework that leaves the ground is illegal, unless you are a licensed professional. Even the ones that don't leave the ground can be dangerous. That's why we ask you to exercise extra caution this 4th of July weekend if you are using fireworks, or better yet, just leave it to the professionals.

06/17/2026

Be weather aware!

05/08/2026

Starting tomorrow the burn ban for montgomery county will be lifted.

05/05/2026

⚠️ INCREASED FIRE DANGER TODAY ⚠️
From Noon to 8 PM, there is an increased fire danger for the northern/western Piedmont and western Sandhills of central NC. Low humidity (25-30%) + gusts up to 30 mph + dry fuels = rapidly spreading fires.

05/03/2026

The forest service is lifting the ban on burning in several counties starting tomorrow. HOWEVER, MONTGOMERY IS STILL LISTED UNDER A BURN BAN. Please refrain from burning until further notice!

04/27/2026

Statewide Burn Ban Remains 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.

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