Ranlo Fire & Rescue

08/23/2026

Today, we laid to rest our retired member and brother, Mike Payne. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Mike’s family, friends, and Ranlo Fire & Rescue would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make today’s service possible and honored his life.

Rest easy, brother. We’ll take it from here.

Pictures & video by Lindsay Tatum

08/19/2026

If any department would like to participate in the procession for Mike Payne, please gather at Piggfamilyservices in Bessemer City at 10 am on Saturday. The procession will depart at 11 am and will be heading to Ranlo Baptist Church.

Celebrate the life of Michael "Mike" Payne and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

08/16/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of retired Ranlo Fire & Rescue member, Mike Payne. He peacefully departed this world early this morning. During this difficult time, please extend any thoughts and prayers to Brandon Payne, a former Ranlo Fire & Rescue member, and his family. We will promptly share the arrangements with everyone as soon as the details are finalized.

08/11/2026

On this day, four years ago, we lost a dedicated board member and former department member, Randy Thompson. While you may be gone, your contributions to our community and department will never be forgotten.

08/09/2026

On August 8th, 2026, at 7:33 PM, we were dispatched to Costner School Road to assist the Agricultural Center Fire Department with a commercial business fire. Car 63 arrived at the scene and discovered a barn with heavy fire showing. Tanker 19 arrived shortly thereafter and commenced tanker nursing operations. The crew of Tanker 19 was also assigned to assist in fire suppression efforts. By 8:00 PM, the fire was brought under control. Tanker 19 cleared the scene at 8:46 PM and returned to service.

08/09/2026

This evening, we were fortunate to be able to attend the Fire Academy graduation at Gaston College for Firefighter Connor Kish. Connor has worked hard to obtain his firefighter certification classes over the last couple of months. Pictured from left to right is Asst. Chief Bryan Myers, Firefighter Connor Kish, Firefighter Hayden Kish ( Connor’s older brother and long time member of Ranlo Fire), and Firefighter Dereck Stephens. Congratulations Connor! Keep up the good work

07/24/2026

Gone but not forgotten.

07/20/2026

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07/19/2026

Here is some video from the brush fire on Sharon Ave.

07/19/2026

On July 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., we were dispatched to a brush fire on Sharon Avenue. Engine 19 arrived to find a roughly 100-foot by 100-foot pile of brush actively burning. Engine 19 requested the assistance of tanker 18 for water supply. With the help of a local company that lent their excavator, the fire was extinguished relatively quickly. All units cleared the scene at 1:11 p.m. We would like to express our gratitude to Spencer Mountain Fire Department and Lewis Site Development LLC for their assistance in this incident.