Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department

04/13/2026

We have had multiple residents burning throughout the county. A burn ban is still in effect until further notice. No outdoor fires shall be conducted during this time.

We ask that you please follow N.C. Forest Service for more updates and information.

03/28/2026

A burn ban will be in effect today at 6pm until further notice. No outdoor fires shall be conducted during this time.

Please follow N.C. Forest Service for more updates and information.

03/21/2026

We would like to proudly congratulate two members of our department, David Black and Manny Cruz-Peña, on their recent graduation from the Fire Academy at the Brown Emergency Training Center (Cleveland Community College).

In addition, Manny was honored with the Brotherhood Award, while David received the Fortitude Award. These are recognitions that speak to their character and perseverance.

They were also presented with yellow helmets, signifying that they are now officially certified.
Congratulations to both of you on this outstanding achievement!

03/03/2026

Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department will provide live election returns tonight as results are announced on Election Day.

02/04/2026

In January, the Cleveland Fire Department responded to a total of 48 calls for service. Among these were three residential structure fires within our primary fire district. Our crews also provided mutual aid, assisting neighboring departments throughout the county with their incidents.

We hope everyone stayed safe during the snowy weekend, and we encourage all residents to continue exercising caution while traveling on winter roads.

01/23/2026

As this weekend approaches, we encourage everyone to remain safe and exercise caution when traveling or spending time outdoors in cold weather. Provided below is information from Cleveland County Government to help residents stay informed during the harsh weather conditions.

🔷 WINTER WEATHER UPDATE - 1/22 🔷

Cleveland County Emergency Management and County leadership are closely monitoring the weather forecast and preparing for potential impacts from significant winter weather.

County officials are actively coordinating preparedness efforts to ensure the safety of our residents. Community safety remains our top priority, and residents are encouraged to stay informed and take appropriate precautions ahead of the storm.

📲 Official Updates Will Be Shared Through:

• Cleveland County Government Website: bit.ly/jan-24-26-weather-event
• Facebook: Cleveland County Government
• Instagram: instagram.com/cleveland.county

🚨 Stay Informed

Residents are strongly encouraged to sign up for Hyper-Reach emergency alerts to receive timely weather and safety notifications:
bit.ly/cc-weather-alerts

🏠 Shelter Information

At this time, no shelters are open. If weather conditions worsen or widespread power outages occur, shelter openings will be announced through official channels.

🚑 Emergency Situations

If you feel unsafe due to weather conditions or related circumstances, please call 911. Emergency Communications will assess the situation and deploy resources as necessary.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as information becomes available.

12/08/2025

This past Friday, we hosted our annual Christmas gathering for our Members and Board of Directors. During the event, several awards were presented (see details in the accompanying photos).

We also took time to honor the memory of Jake Bridges, a valued member of our organization, who tragically lost his life on June 5, 2025, while serving with the City of Hickory Fire Department. In recognition of his service and impact, we presented his mother, Laura King, with a commemorative shadow box in his remembrance.

We extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas. May you travel safely and enjoy meaningful time with those around you.

11/11/2025

This past week we have had multiple members receive their yellow helmets. This means they have met all of the requirements to be a certified firefighter in the state of North Carolina. Please help us congratulate these young men for all of their hard work.

10/30/2025

This morning, around 10:48 am, Cleveland Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two car MVA (motor vehicle accident) around the 1900 block of North Lafayette Street. Units arrived on scene to find one patient still in one of the vehicles and worked quickly with Cleveland County EMS to extract the patient from the vehicle.

10/25/2025

Come by and see us today at Lowe’s in Shelby. We will be here until 1:00 p.m.

10/15/2025

Thank you for allowing us to come stop by and visit with your students. We had such a great time showing the students around the fire truck and the gear that we use on calls.

08/22/2025

We would like to congratulate some of our members on their newest achievements.

Firefighter Drake Spence recently graduated from the Summer Firefighter Academy at Brown Emergency Training Center (Cleveland Community College).

Firefighter Manny Cruz recently graduated from Basic Training. Cruz will continue on to AIT in the coming weeks.

Please help us congratulate these two young men and their hard work.