Rosman Fire Rescue

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

04/07/2026

Please also remember that the state wide burning ban is still active.

The United States Forest Service is assessing a possible wildfire in Pisgah National Forest near Looking Glass Rock. USFS crews and aircraft are currently on the scene. Please avoid the area while the USFS crews investigate and conduct their work.

03/29/2026

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

03/29/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY

03/27/2026

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY

FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS, DRY FUELS, AND LOW HUMIDITY ON SATURDAY...

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..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF THE MOUNTAINS AND
FOOTHILLS AND WESTERN PIEDMONT OF NORTH CAROLINA...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Avery, Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Madison,
Yancey, Mitchell, Swain, Haywood, Buncombe, Catawba, Rowan,
Graham, Northern Jackson, Macon, Southern Jackson,
Transylvania, Henderson, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston,
Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, North Carolina Portion of the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Caldwell Mountains,
Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell
Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater
Rutherford, Polk Mountains and Eastern Polk.

* TIMING...From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/27/2026

🚒🚓🚧 Touch-A-Truck is TOMORROW! 🚧🚓🚒

Join Rosman Fire Rescue for a fun-filled day at Rosman Community Park from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM! Bring the whole family out to explore all kinds of amazing vehicles up close — including fire trucks, police vehicles, utility trucks, construction equipment and many more.

This hands-on event is not only exciting for kids (and kids at heart!), but it also supports a great cause. All proceeds will go toward Rosman High School junior class, so come out and help make a difference in our community!

📍 Location: Rosman Community Park
🕙 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Climb, explore, honk some horns, and meet your local heroes. We can’t wait to see you there!

This Saturday from 10-2!!! The first 100 people are FREE thanks to Fisher Dumpster Services! Come on out and see all of these cool vehicles and support RHS' Junior Class! Alana Wilson Fisher Chris Fisher thank you again for our continued support!!!

03/23/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

03/10/2026

Rosman Fire Rescue, Inc. will be bidding off the following vehicles and equipment:
1 - 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty Regular Cab, XL Pickup, 2dr. V8 Turbo Diesel6.0L, Automatic Transmission, 4WD, Dual Rear Wheels, Flatbed, AM/FM, A/C, Vinyl Seats, Manual locks and windows, Mileage 34392.

2 - 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Super Cab, XLT Pickup, 4dr. V8 Turbo Diesel 6.0L, Automatic Transmission, 4WD, Extended Cab (not Crew Cab), Dual Rear Wheels, Rescue Body, AM/FM/CD, A/C, Cloth Seats, Vinyl Floor, Mileage 48,368.

3 - Wildfire brand skid unit, Honda GX340 pump, Scotty Foam System with Tank, Electric Hannay Hose Reel with remote, Additional 1½” discharge, 150 gal. tank.

Said vehicles and equipment will be sold “AS IS” and can be seen at Rosman Fire Rescue, Inc., 624 Pickens Highway, Rosman, NC 28772. (828) 862-4000. Bid sheets will be available. Bids must be received by March 26, 2026 @ 6:00 PM.

03/05/2026

On Thursday, March 5, N.C. Forest Service personnel will conduct a prescribed fire operation, weather permitting, at DuPont State Recreational Forest. The burn will be in the area around Ruffed Grouse Trail, Ho**er Creek Trail and Buck Forest Road.

In the interest of safety, all visitors should choose alternate trails if visiting the forest the day of the burn. Visitors to the forest should also expect to see and smell smoke the day of the burn and for several days after.

is the carefully planned use of fire under strict, predetermined weather and fuel parameters to obtain specific management objectives. This critical tool remains one of the most efficient and cost-effective forest management practices, helping North Carolina forests remain healthy and thrive. Prescribed fire improves overall health of the forest and wildlife habitat while consuming vegetative fuels to reduce wildfire risk.

To learn more about the benefits of prescribed fire, visit www.ncforestservice.gov/goodfire.

03/04/2026

Notice: Transylvania County Solid Waste will be conducting several controlled burns of downed trees/forest debris at the County Landfill property during the month of March, in cooperation with the NC Forest Service. Residents may see periodic smoke from this project.

02/01/2026

This morning, our crews established a landing zone for LifeNet SC 10 in the snow.