Moriah Volunteer Fire and Rescue

05/17/2026

If you are in the area of the landfill be cautious. There is a water shuttle operation going on at this time for a fire at the landfill. we have a water point set up at the drag strip.

05/05/2026

FYI. Camp Butner is burning 200 plus acres if you see smoke in the area of the county line.

05/02/2026

April was a busy month for our firefighters with 47 calls for service and 6 of those were in Durham County.

EMS - 24
MVA - 1
Structure fire - 1
Grass/woods fire - 4
Fire - other - 10
Hazmat - 1
Mutual Aid - 6

Not only the 47 calls for service but also we held our bi-annual fundraiser and sold out!

04/30/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Moriah Energy Center for their support of the Moriah Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. We were presented with a $25,000 donation.

Strong partnerships between local industry and emergency services play an important role in keeping our community safe. We are grateful for their willingness to work alongside us, their commitment to safety, and their recognition of the vital role first responders serve every day.

On behalf of our department and the community we serve, thank you for your support and for being a responsible and engaged partner in our district.

Chief Roger Whitt

— Moriah Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department

04/24/2026

Finally there is green on the weather map but just enough to tease everyone. It may rain this weekend but fire danger will remain high as less than 1/4 inch of rain is forecast. It will help some gardens and farmers with early crops a bit but remember the burn ban will still be in place.

We've upped the rain chances for Saturday as the high-res models are consistently showing good coverage of showers and storms in the afternoon and evening.

04/17/2026

As of today Most of Moriah’s fire district is in Extreme drought conditions. Be careful doing anything outside that could cause a spark. even mowing your lawn or frilling out.

04/12/2026

🛑 🛑 BURN 🔥 BAN still in effect. Please no burning 🛑 🛑

04/10/2026

We would like to thank everyone for coming out today. As a few minutes ago we shut down Sold Out. Mark your Calendars for November. We will post if it will be the 13 or 14 a few months in advance.

04/10/2026

Down to 19.

04/10/2026

That cooler contains 40 half’s. That is what we have left