Norlina Fire Dept.

05/25/2026

05/03/2026

The open burn ban for our area has been lifted. However, we strongly urge everyone to use extreme caution when conducting any open burning and to ensure all required permits are obtained beforehand.

03/28/2026

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

03/24/2026

🔥 2026 Kids Fire Camp — Applications Now Open!
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 Kids Fire Camp application period is officially open! This FREE, week‑long day camp runs June 22–27, from 8 AM to 4 PM, and is open to girls and boys ages 11–14 who want to spend an unforgettable week learning what it’s like to be part of the fire service.
🚒 What Campers Will Experience
This is a hands‑on, high‑energy camp where participants will learn and practice real skills, including:
- First Aid & CPR
- Rope Rescue
- Ladder Operations
- Water Rescue
- Live Firefighting
- Vehicle Extrication
- Wilderness Search & Rescue
- …and so much more!
📝 Application Requirements
All applicants must complete the online application which includes
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal, or fire chief.
- A personal letter from the child explaining why they want to attend this year’s camp

https://forms.gle/ukFa2VRPJZuGoNBw8

03/02/2026

2 working fires in 36 hours. The busy start to the year continues!

02/01/2026

❄️ Snow is pretty. Sliding into a ditch is not. ❄️ ❄️ This is not your Fast & Furious audition. ❄️
🚨Slow down and stay safe.🚨

01/25/2026

Update, Main roads halfway terrible…. Side roads all the way terrible.

01/24/2026

⚠️ Ice Storm Safety ⚠️
Downed trees and power lines are extremely dangerous. Please stay well away from any fallen or low-hanging power lines—always assume they are energized. Do not attempt to move trees or lines yourself. Report hazards to your power company and call 911 if there is an immediate danger.