Chatham County Emergency Operations NC

05/22/2026

Please join Chatham Hams and Chatham CERT to prepare for the 2026 Hurricane Season on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Chatham County Emergency Operations Center
112 Innovation Way
Pittsboro, NC 27312

Hurricane Helene arrived in Western North Carolina September 25, 2024. Helene missed Chatham County by 150 miles but impacted the entire region.

Zachary Thompson of Ashville, NC was an eyewitness at the heart of the storm. He will present his experiences: “The Anatomy of a Mass Communications Outage”

Jonathan Bell, Chatham County Emergency Operations Systems Technician, was one of the FIRST First Responders deployed to the Hurricane Helene disaster. His impact is legendary. A beneficiary of his work said, “Now I know what an angel looks like!” Jonathan will present: “First-In”

Steve Newton retired December 2025 as Director Chatham County Emergency Management. Prior to retirement, Steve had numerous deployments, from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017, to volcanos in Hawaii, to multiple deployments to Western North Carolina after Helene. “What We Can Learn”

Terry Schmidt, Chatham County Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator will briefly update on the status of funding requests to fully deploy MESHCORE in Chatham County.

Following these presentations, “Help Desks” will be available for GMRS and for MESHCORE users.

Please contact Chatham County Emergency Operations Department at 919-545-8181 should you have any questions regarding the event.

05/15/2026

05/08/2026

Good news, Chatham! The burn ban has officially been lifted countywide as fire danger decreases after recent rainfall. 🔥Burn permits are now available again starting Friday, May 8.
⚠️ Even with improved conditions, drought recovery continues — so burn safely, stay alert, and always follow local guidelines before lighting any fire.
To find contact information for your local NCFS county ranger,
visit 👉 www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts.
To check fire danger in your area, visit 👉https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/. To check weather alerts for your
area, use https://www.weather.gov/.
Learn more about preparing for and preventing wildfires at www.preventwildfirenc.org

Chatham County 911 / Emergency Management Goldston Fire Department Sta.11 Moncure Fire Siler City Fire Department Pittsboro Fire-Rescue

Buenas noticias, Chatham! La prohibición estatal de quemas ha sido levantada oficialmente en todos los condados gracias a las recientes lluvias que ayudaron a reducir el peligro de incendios.
🔥Los permisos para quemas vuelven a estar disponibles en todo el estado a partir del viernes 8 de mayo.
⚠️ Aunque las condiciones han mejorado, la sequía continúa — así que queme con responsabilidad, manténgase alerta y siga siempre las recomendaciones locales antes de encender cualquier fuego.
Para encontrar la información de contacto del guardabosques del Servicio Forestal de Carolina del Norte (NCFS) en su condado, visite 👉 www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts
Para verificar el nivel de peligro de incendios en su área, visite 👉 https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/
Para consultar alertas meteorológicas en su zona, use 👉 https://www.weather.gov/
Obtenga más información sobre cómo prepararse y prevenir incendios forestales en 👉 www.preventwildfirenc.org

05/04/2026

Bennett Fire Department Bonlee Fire Department Goldston Fire Department Sta.11 Moncure Fire North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Pittsboro Fire-Rescue Pittsboro Police Department Siler City Police Department Siler City Fire Department Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department Chatham County Sheriff's Office-NC

05/03/2026

Participants must register through the North Carolina Training Exercise Response Management System (NCTERMS).

New users will need to create an account at:

https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/logon.do

Course information and registration are available at:

https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/courseDesc.do?sourcePage=courseSearch&cofId=181240

For questions, contact Chatham County Emergency Management at 919-545-8181.

04/26/2026

04/15/2026

Bennett Fire Department Bonlee Fire Department Goldston Fire Department Sta.11 Moncure Fire North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department Pittsboro Fire-Rescue Pittsboro Police Department Siler City Fire Department Siler City Police Department Silk Hope Volunteer Fire Department Chatham County Sheriff's Office-NC

04/15/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This week, we recognize and celebrate the men and women behind the headset who serve as the centerpiece of public safety in Chatham County.

Our theme this year is “First in Command.”
Before units arrive on scene, our telecommunicators are the ones in control—gathering information, prioritizing resources, and guiding callers through critical moments.

They are the first, first responders—the calm voice on the other end of the line during someone’s worst moment. They answer every call for help, provide life-saving instructions, and ensure the right response from fire, EMS, and law enforcement.

They are the hub that keeps everything moving, coordinating resources, monitoring radio traffic, and supporting responders in the field every second of every day.

Across the country, 911 professionals handle hundreds of millions of calls each year—each one requiring focus, precision, and composure under pressure.

This week is about recognition—but it’s also about our team.

From decorating the center for TC Week to spending time together during recent team-building events, we are proud of the people who make up Emergency Communications.

📸 Check out a few moments from around the center this week and from our recent team trainings.

To our team:
Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and the work you do—both seen and unseen—to keep our community safe.

You truly are First in Command.

04/03/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Emergency Management Logistics Specialist 🚨

Chatham County Emergency Operations is looking for a motivated, hands-on professional to support logistics, planning, and response efforts that keep our community prepared and protected.

This position plays a key role in maintaining readiness, managing equipment and supplies, supporting disaster response, and working alongside our public safety partners.

💼 Position: Emergency Management Logistics Specialist
💰 Salary: $61,473 – $78,379 annually
📍 Location: Pittsboro, NC
📅 Apply by: April 15, 2026

What you’ll do:
• Manage emergency operations logistics and warehouse functions
• Maintain and deploy equipment, vehicles, and supplies
• Support disaster response and recovery operations
• Assist with planning, training, and exercises
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal partners

What we’re looking for:
• Emergency management or related experience
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
• Willingness to respond during nights, weekends, and emergencies

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a real impact in your community and support those who respond when it matters most.

👉 Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chathamcountync/jobs/5291682/emergency-management-logistics-specialist?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs