Mount Olive Fire Department

08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day to the one and only Sparky the Fire Dog!

For decades, Sparky has been the face of fire safety, reminding people of all ages that a few simple actions can make a big difference.

Visit https://www.Sparky.org for fire safety resources and discover fun ways to make safety part of every day.

08/11/2026

Date: Aug 11, 2026

This is a Public Notice of a temporary road closure beginning at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 through Friday August 14, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

The location is Old Seven Springs Road between Ann Street & Francis Street. The closure is due to a sewer line replacement. The road will be accessible to residents in these locations and from 5:00 P.M. through 7:00 A.M.

08/03/2026

07/09/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmJd2gC6dDo

07/01/2026

It’s hot and it’s only getting hotter! Make sure to take care of yourselves, elderly and children.

06/21/2026

Twenty Clues that Your Dad is a Fireman

You’re a firefighter and let’s face it, you’re a little different from the rest. As the years go by, and the experiences pile up, parts of “the job” begin to define who you are.

It doesn’t happen all at once, and most of the time you can’t even notice it. Your kids, not knowing the pre-firefighter you, simply accept you the way you are.

Ask a kid how he knows his dad is a firefighter and these are some of the things you might hear:

1) HE SAYS WEIRD THINGS LIKE “STAND BY,” OR “ROGER THAT,” INSTEAD OF “WAIT A SEC,” OR “OKAY,” LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE.

2) EVERYTHING IS IN ITS PLACE…OR ELSE!

3) SOMETIMES, HE’S JUST NOT THERE, BUT HE ALWAYS COMES BACK.

4) NO MATTER WHERE HE IS, HE ALWAYS KNOWS HOW TO GET OUT FAST.

5) HE HAS MORE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELATED T-SHIRTS THAN DRESS SHIRTS.

6) HE WEARS RED SUSPENDERS TO HOLD HIS PANTS UP.

7) EVERY TIME THERE’S A FIRE ON TV HE SHOUTS AT THE SCREEN, “THAT’S NOT THE WAY IT IS! YA CAN’T SEE NUTHIN!” EVERY TIME.

8) THERE’S ALWAYS A PICK-UP TRUCK IN THE DRIVEWAY.

9) HE MAY NOT BE A BETTER COOK THAN YOUR MOM, BUT HE MAKES BETTER STUFF!

10) HE TELLS THE BEST STORIES.

11) SOMEHOW, HE’S ALWAYS IN THE THICK OF THINGS.

12) HE BACKS HIS PICK-UP INTO THE GARAGE.

13) SOMETIMES, FOR NO REASON YOU CAN THINK OF, HE WAKES YOU UP AND GIVES YOU A HUG, THEN GOES TO BED WITHOUT SAYING A WORD.

14) YOU CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS AND HOLIDAYS THE DAY BEFORE, OR AFTER THE ACTUAL DAY.

15) EVERYBODY BORROWS TOOLS FROM YOUR GARAGE.

16) IF HE ISN’T ON HIS FEET, HE’S SLEEPING…AND HE COULD BE SLEEPING ANYWHERE!

17) ALL OF THE SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR HOUSE WORK.

18) HIS MOUSTACHE TICKLES.

19) OUT OF ALL OF YOUR FRIEND’S MOMS, YOUR MOM IS THE PRETTIEST.

20) IT’S FATHER’S DAY, AND HE’S NOT HOME!

So there you have it. Twenty ways your kids know that you’re a firefighter. I’m sure there are many more that I’m not even aware of. I kind of hope that some day, when I’m long gone, the kids in my life will get together over a few beverages and tell some stories about their dad, the fireman.

Image of Lilyana, when she was little.

05/02/2026

The North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation cordially invites all NC Fire Departments and families to join us for the 21st Annual NC Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Saturday, May 9, 2026. We will pay tribute to 12 NC Fallen Firefighters who died in the line of duty, while honoring their families, departments, and friends. The Memorial Service will take place at 1:00 PM in historic Nash Square in downtown Raleigh.

The day will begin at approximately 10:30AM with a static parade of line-of-duty department apparatus. Unfortunately, due to continued construction in the area and the City of Raleigh’s current ban on parades having vehicles, we are still unable to have a traditional rolling parade. We will, however, have Fire apparatus to take part in the static parade that ends at Nash Square. All apparatus will arrive at Nash Square together and will be positioned around the square before the Memorial service.

We need your help! This very special Service is for our “Angel” families as well as our larger fire service family, so please come and give them the honor and respect that they so deserve. The Memorial service is a critical reminder to our families and friends that they are not alone in their journey and that we care for them and the loved one they lost. We want our families, our comrades, and the community to experience the full traditions of the Fire Service, including Pipes & Drums, Honor guards, and the Sea of Blue. We certainly could not do this without your participation and support!

Pipers and Drummers wishing to take part in the service may contact Adam Moore at (336) 590-2009. Honor Guard personnel wishing to take part in the service may contact Rick Wood at (828) 674-1899. Fire departments who would like to take part in the Fire Apparatus static parade may contact Jonathan Southard at (336) 469-8447 or Chris Hicks at (828) 320-5781).

“Angel” families from prior years are always welcome and are encouraged to come back each year to meet the new families and help with various activities. “Angel” Family members wishing to help or to attend the Angel Family dinner on May 8th may contact Kathy Guyer-Martin (NCFFF Secretary) at (910) 388-7464.

Hotels in and around the area are filling up quickly. Departments and Personnel wishing to attend this year’s Memorial Service should make their arrangements now. If there are any questions, please feel free to reach out to Kathy Guyer-Martin.

05/01/2026

Lowering U.S. and NC Flags to Half-Staff in
Honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day

Sunrise to Sunset May 4

TO: Cabinet Secretaries; Council of State Members; Office of the UNC President; Administrative Office of the Courts; Office of Administrative Hearings; General Assembly; North Carolina Community College System; Governor’s Mansion; Governor’s Office

FROM: Secretary Gabriel J. Esparza

Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, May 4, 2026, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

In accordance with Public Law 107-51, flags are to be lowered annually in recognition of the many firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Statement from Governor Stein
“Today we remember the North Carolina firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice for others. May their
memories be a blessing, and may we honor their heroic work by celebrating their courage and dedication to keeping their neighbors safe.”

Note
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day is Sunday, May 3. Since this holiday falls on a Sunday, flags at state facilities will be lowered to half-staff the following Monday.

04/30/2026

Alert from Town of Mount Olive: Public Notice of Smoke Testing Scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Date: Apr 30, 2026

This is notification of Smoke Testing Scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:00 A.M. to 12 P.M. on County Road, East Franklin Street & Patton Street

Purpose: To detect leaks (inflow/infiltration) in sanitary sewer lines using special, non-toxic smoke.
What to Expect: White/grey smoke emerging from vent pipes, manholes, or the ground, lasting only a few minutes.
Safety Notice: The smoke is non-toxic, non-staining, non-flammable, and safe for pets and plants.
Homeowner Prep: Ensure P-traps (drains) have water in them to seal out smoke.
Action Required: If smoke enters a building, open windows/doors for ventilation and report it by dialing 919-658-9539.