Spencer Fire Department

05/25/2026

"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices."
- President Harry S. Truman

05/19/2026

Yesterday, we had the privilege of attending the retirement reception for one of our own, Deputy Chief Smith. Chief Smith served the City of Salisbury and its citizens honorably for 30 years.

05/03/2026

🔥Burn Ban Remains in Effect: Rowan County🔥

Rowan County’s burn ban REMAINS in place until further notice, in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service. This is a unified decision between both authorities.

Even though many other counties across the state have lifted their bans, Rowan County HAS NOT. We are still seeing conditions and fire activity that justify keeping this in place.

To be clear:
* No outdoor burning is allowed
* The only exception is food preparation on a safety-certified grill

This applies everywhere:

* Within 100 feet of a structure (County Fire Marshal’s Office)
* Beyond 100 feet (N.C. Forest Service)

There’s no gray area right now—if it’s not a grill for cooking, it’s not allowed.

We don’t take keeping this in place lightly, but we’re making decisions based on what we’re seeing here locally—not what other counties are doing.

We’ll update you as soon as conditions improve. Until then, we need everyone’s cooperation.

-Rowan County Fire Marshals Office

04/28/2026

Please support the blood drive being held tommorow at North Rowan High School.

04/19/2026

Strong work by all today.

Every day on the job presents a challenge, but the unwavering commitment to excellence exhibited by Salisbury Firefighters daily enables us to deliver exceptional service to our citizens. All firefighters and residents are safe from the fire today!

Thank you for the constant support day in and day out!

04/16/2026

Spots are filling up quickly. Please share this with anyone who may be interested.

Our application window is now open for the 2026 Fire Camp. Applications will be accepted until June 1st.

You can scan the QR code, download the application, and fill it out. These can be scanned and emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at our fire station located at 208 S. Salisbury Ave, Spencer.

04/04/2026

Great work by all.

04/02/2026

⚠️⚠️Use Caution⚠️⚠️

During the month of April, crews will be out around town completing annual hydrant maintenance.

As this work is being done, you may notice water around hydrants, along the roadway, or in nearby yards. This is typically a normal part of the maintenance process.

If you see something that does not look right or have a concern, please reach out to us and we will be happy to check it out.

03/28/2026

Special thanks to the Town of Granite Quarry, North Carolina - Government for the invitation to participate this morning.

03/28/2026

Effective 6pm today, no open burning of any kind will be allowed until further notice.

To ensure county-wide compliance with this ban, the Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning.

During a burning ban, fire pits, yard debris/waste fires, and campfires are considered open burning. However, approved cooking devices on approved surfaces, such as grills and barbecues, are permitted.

Town of Spencer

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