Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department

06/04/2026

We would like to give a congratulations to our very own, firefighter Kody Pierce who graduated from the fire academy tonight. Over the last year Kody has worked hard to obtain his EMT certification and firefighter certification. It’s a long process that requires full attention, while also managing a full time job and family. We couldn’t be more proud.

Kody was also the recipient of the Billy Roth Colleague award, voted on by his peers. Congratulations!

04/18/2026

Go see our friends at Back Swamp today for Barbecue

🚨 No Lunch Plans This Saturday? We’ve Got You Covered! 🔥🍽️

If you haven’t made lunch plans yet for Saturday, April 18th, come on out and support your local community at the Back Swamp Volunteer Fire Department Annual BBQ Lunch!

🚨🔥 Join Back Swamp Volunteer Fire Department and the Community by attending our annual BBQ Pork and BBQ Chicken Lunch, starting at 11 AM and going until sold out.

💲 Just $10.00 gets you some of the best BBQ Pork or Chicken in town!
💳 We are also accepting credit cards at the station.

🚒🔥 RAFFLE ALERT!
We are also having a raffle this year — take a look below and message us here if you would like to purchase tickets.
📱 Now accepting Venmo for raffle tickets
🎉 Drawing Date: June 13, 2026 during our 50th Year Anniversary Celebration.

All proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit the Back Swamp community and surrounding areas by supporting ongoing operations and helping us continue to serve you when you need us most.

📍 Back Swamp Volunteer Fire Department
2957 Catherine Lake Rd
Richlands, NC 28574

📞 Questions? Call Station 1: (910) 324-5458

Come hungry, bring your family, and help support your local volunteers! 🚒🔥

04/02/2026

https://www.communityconnect.io/info/nc-ninemi

Nine Mile volunteer Fire Department is excited to announce the launch of our Community Connect program! Community connect shares details about pets, family members with special needs, and property information. The best part? It iscompletely voluntary, free to you, and secure. You control all of the information you want to share. Get signed up by clicking the link below.

Find out more about Nine Mile Community Connect, brought to you by the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire & Rescue. Together, Building a Safer Community Through Prevention, Preparedness & Response.

03/29/2026

Our county is currently under a burn ban. We will post when the ban is up. Thank you

Effective 8AM Sunday, March 29, 2026 Onslow County will implement a County Burn Ban until further notice due to increased fire risk. The burn ban for Onslow County does not allow for any open burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling until conditions improve.

The North Carolina Forest Service issued a statewide burn ban effective 6PM March 28, 2026 but it does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Onslow County implemented its local burn ban in cooperation with the State of North Carolina to reduce the risk of wildfires starting and spreading.

Open burning includes burning leaves, branches, or other plant material. In all cases burning trash, lumber, tires, newspaper, plastics, or other nonnegative material is illegal. The only exception to the County wide burn ban is for the use of outdoor cooking and warmth purposes.

03/28/2026

03/22/2026

Mr. Bradley was a charter member of our fire department. He served our community for over 40 years. He will be deeply missed

View Bradley Willaford's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/15/2026

Make sure you are staying aware of severe weather. The Onslow County Sherrifs Office app is a great way to get weather alerts and closed roads.

01/20/2026

Jason is a member of our community, and has served with our fire department for over 10 years. He is also a teacher here in Onslow County. Most important , he Is a loving father and husband. If you can donate, please do!

A few months ago, our dad started having back pain that ran through his hi… Alexis Zimlin needs your support for Help support our Dad during his cancer fight

11/15/2025

We’re here and ready to see you!

11/15/2025

Don’t forget. We have the turkey shoot tonight at 7PM. We look forward to seeing you!