Lovelady Fire & Rescue

08/12/2026

08/09/2026

For anyone interested, ICS 400 begins tomorrow evening, 6 pm, at station 2. This is an open class but requires preregistration through NCTERMS. Dinner will be provided for class participants.

We have two upcoming offerings for the ICS -400 class in Burke Co. throughout the month of August at Lovelady Fire & rescue and Oak Hill Fire Dept. **Please pre-register in NCTERMS**

07/27/2026

07/19/2026

07/14/2026

We have two upcoming offerings for the ICS -400 class in Burke Co. throughout the month of August at Lovelady Fire & rescue and Oak Hill Fire Dept. **Please pre-register in NCTERMS**

07/13/2026

🚒 Support Your Local Fire Department! 🚒

Recently, we were invited to speak with a small group about how our fire department operates so our community could better understand the services we provide. After sharing some of the information below, our Board of Directors was approached by a community member who offered to help organize a fundraiser to support our new fire station and reduce the department's debt.

If you're curious about why we're building a new station and how your fire tax is used, keep reading. If you'd like to help, we hope you'll join us for our Concert Fundraiser on September 19 at the Old Rock School!

❓ Where Does Your Fire Department Funding Come From?

Each year, the fire department receives a fire tax that appears on your annual property tax bill. This tax is separate from county taxes and goes directly to the fire department.

Our current fire tax rate is 10.5 cents per $100 of assessed property value. For a home valued at $250,000, that's approximately $262 per year. These funds are overseen by our Board of Directors, who are responsible for ensuring the money is spent wisely and responsibly.

❓ What Does the Fire Tax Cover?

Your fire tax funds all of the services we provide, including:
• Fire extinguishment
• First responder medical services
• Community outreach
• Smoke detector installations
• Public education
• Fire Stations, Equipment, Fire Trucks, and Part-Time Personnel

We do not send bills for these services—they're all covered by your fire tax.

❓ Why Do We Need a New Station?

Our current Station 1 was originally built in 1958 and has been expanded several times over the years. In addition, the department does not own the land the station sits on—it is owned by the hospital.

The decision to build a new station came after extensive discussion and careful planning. This project represents the only debt currently held by Lovelady Fire Department. We continue to actively pursue grants and other funding opportunities to reduce that debt and help avoid increasing the fire tax rate.

💲 Every dollar raised through this fundraiser will help strengthen the future of your fire department and the services we provide to our community. If you have any questions, feel free to message us!

Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you on September 19 at the Old Rock School!

07/11/2026

ICS 300 begins Monday night at 1800 hours, Lovelady Station 2. Food will be provided on Monday night beginning at 5:30 pm. Make sure to sign up on TERMS if you plan to attend!

**COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT**
Join Instructor Mike Powell as he delivers the NIMS ICS 300 & 400 classes at Lovelady Fire & rescue throughout the months of July and August.
**Students must pre-register for each course individually via NCTERMS https://terms.ncem.gov/TRS/.

06/17/2026

🚒🔥 2026 Avery Bishop Future Firefighter Camp Update! 🔥🚒

So far, 23 students have enrolled in our 2026 Future Firefighter Camp, and we are having an incredible week!

🧑‍🚒 Monday – Students learned valuable firefighting fundamentals and safety skills, along with receiving a full tour of Station 1 and an introduction to our apparatus and equipment.

💪🏻 Tuesday – Campers participated in a challenging obstacle course that emphasized the importance of teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.

🚑 Wednesday – It’s all things medical! Students will learn basic first aid, how to recognize and respond to choking emergencies, and Hands-Only CPR.

🚨 Thursday – Campers will learn a variety of rescue techniques used in the fire service and gain hands-on experience with rescue operations.

🌭 Friday – We’ll wrap up the week with a cookout for all participants and their families as we celebrate their accomplishments.

There’s still time to join the fun and experience what it’s like to be a firefighter! If you know a young person interested in firefighting, emergency services, teamwork, and helping others, we would love to have them.

🚒 Icard Township Fire/Rescue
📍 100 First Avenue NE, Hildebran, NC 28637

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06/05/2026

What began as a smoke investigation ended with finding a structure fire. Units were dispatched to investigate for smoke in the area of Leger Rd today around 2 pm. While responding, heavy black smoke was noted and automatic aid was requested from other departments. On arrival, a vacant house was discovered to be involved along with a small area of woods next to the house. Quick work kept the fire from spreading further into the woods while also extinguishing the structure.
We thank all our mutual aid partners for responding:
Valdese Fire Department
Triple Community Fire Department
George Hildebran Fire & Rescue Department
North Catawba Fire-Rescue