Simpson Rural Fire Dept.

Simpson Rural Fire Dept. "Station 32" Pitt County NC This page is to inform members and residences of the Simpson Fire Department about fundraisers, trainings, and upcoming events.

We strive to serve our community and neighboring communities with the best equipment and trained personnel.

Please keep the Bell Arthur Fire Department and the Peaden Family in your thoughts and prayers.
05/08/2026

Please keep the Bell Arthur Fire Department and the Peaden Family in your thoughts and prayers.

03/29/2026

Countywide Burn Ban Issued for Pitt
Ban prohibits the creation of all outdoor open burning activities

PITT COUNTY, N.C. – Due to recent weather patterns affecting Pitt County, local Emergency Management officials in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service have issued a countywide burning ban effective at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

The burning ban prohibits the creation of any outdoor open burning for activities such as bonfires, yard vegetation and land clearing.

All previously issued burn permits have been cancelled.

It is spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and current conditions have increased risks associated with outside burning in Pitt County. The current weather patterns of high winds and low humidity have resulted in extremely dry conditions of dormant vegetation, which increases the risk of easier fire ignition of material such as leaves, grass, trees and plants.

Individuals that violate the burning ban will be required to extinguish the fire and could be subject to legal action.

The burning ban will remain in effect until such time that weather conditions reduce the increased threat of fire.

For more information, contact Pitt County Emergency Management at 252-902-3950.

Pitt County’s Mission is to enhance the community’s well-being with care, respect and efficiency. Learn more: www.PittCountyNC.gov

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Media Contact: Dawn C. Jones, Director, Public Information & Media Relations | [email protected] | (252) 902-2993

03/28/2026

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

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us at our Pancake Dinner! 🥞🚒Your generosity and community spirit mean s...
03/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us at our Pancake Dinner! 🥞🚒
Your generosity and community spirit mean so much to our department. It was great to see familiar faces and meet new ones. We couldn’t do what we do without your support — thank you for keeping our fire family strong! ❤️

Last night, members of the Simpson Rural Fire Department held a search and rescue training, fine-tuning our skills and l...
02/18/2026

Last night, members of the Simpson Rural Fire Department held a search and rescue training, fine-tuning our skills and learning new techniques to better serve our community.

Training like this strengthens teamwork, builds confidence, and ensures we’re ready when the call comes. We believe in putting in the time and effort now—because you practice and train until you can’t get it wrong.

Always learning. Always improving. Always ready.

02/12/2026

Section 3 of Pitt County will be hosting the Firefighter I&II certification course beginning in March. The course is regularly scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday nights throughout 2026 with some modifications throughout the year. Classes will rotate to another area station after each block of instruction. The hosting stations for this series of instruction are Black Jack Volunteer Fire Department, Eastern Pines Fire/Rescue Grimesland Volunteer Fire Department, and Simpson Rural Fire Dept.

The series or individual classes are open for registration by any fire service member wishing to obtain training.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Tonight, Simpson Rural Fire Department was proud to host a mutual aid training at our new(ish) training center—something...
01/20/2026

Tonight, Simpson Rural Fire Department was proud to host a mutual aid training at our new(ish) training center—something that has been a work in progress for quite some time.

A huge thank you to Black Jack Fire Department and Grimesland Fire Department for joining us. The training was extremely informative and beneficial, and we appreciate the opportunity to train together and strengthen our mutual aid partnerships.

This past Friday at our annual Ladies Night, six members received awards for their hardwork and dedication to the depart...
01/12/2026

This past Friday at our annual Ladies Night, six members received awards for their hardwork and dedication to the department and the community throughout 2025.

Chief Of The Year
Chief Johnnie Mayo

Officer Of The Year
Deputy Chief Donald Korzeniewski

Firefighter Of The Year
Firefighter Cody Bateman

Chief’s Award
Deputy Chief Donald Korzeniewski
Assistant Chief Chris Hudson

Award Of Appreciation
Captain Scott Forbes
Firefighter Patrick Burdett

And thank you to Stokes Family Farm for the donation of your venue for our event.

The firefighters and officers at Simpson Fire Department want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy ho...
12/25/2025

The firefighters and officers at Simpson Fire Department want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holidays

Engine 3202 participated in the Pitt County Safety Fair last night sharing holiday safety tips🎄🎅
12/05/2025

Engine 3202 participated in the Pitt County Safety Fair last night sharing holiday safety tips🎄🎅

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2821 Virginia Street
Simpson, NC
27859

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+12523290899

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