Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department

06/07/2026

It looks like we will be seeing less of Jack at The Mill in the future.

BY KARISSA MILLER On most days, Wayne Garrelts can be found walking down a quiet trail with a donkey by his side in the Cool Springs area. What began as a simple routine during the pandemic has gro…

05/30/2026

PSA of ramp closure

NCDOT to Repair Asphalt on Iredell County Road Next Week
Interstate 40 ramps for Old Mocksville Road will close Monday, Tuesday nights

STATESVILLE – The N.C. Department of Transportation will repair asphalt on Old Mocksville Road near Interstate 40 in Iredell County overnight Monday and Tuesday nights.

To safely finish the repairs, the I-40 ramps for Old Mocksville Road (Exit 154) will close at 8 p.m. each night with work finishing by 5 a.m. the next day.

The ramps will reopen for traffic during the day.

Overnight, drivers can avoid the closures with the following detours:

From I-40 West: Take Exit 162 for U.S. 64 (Mocksville Highway), then turn left onto U.S. 64/Mocksville Highway. Continue west for approximately 9 miles before turning right onto Old Mocksville Road.
From I-40 East: Take I-77 South to Exit 50 (Broad Street), then turn left onto East Broad Street. Take East Broad Street to U.S. 64, then turn left onto U.S. 64. Continue west for approximately 1 mile before turning right onto Old Mocksville Road.
Drivers should avoid distractions, remain alert and obey all posted signs.

North Carolina Department of Transportation

05/28/2026

I’m sure it’s a great rig. We purchased our Engine 2 from them and could not be happier with it.

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05/22/2026

We would like to thank our Brothers and Sisters on the BooBoo buses that stay extremely busy everyday. We have a great relationship with Iredell County Emergency Medical Service and it makes working together much easier. One week for EMS appreciation seems like you got robbed. Thank you again from the entire staff at Cool Springs!

05/18/2026

Just your normal crew at Cool Springs.

05/11/2026

Yes the burn ban has been lifted but don’t get confused on what you can burn. Only natural vegetation can be burned, leaves, branches small brush piles, etc. If it could not grow on your property you CANNOT burn it. If you are burning within 100’ of your residence this falls under the jurisdiction of the fire marshal, outside the 100’ it falls under NC Forestry Service. So if you are burning any kind of processed wood, lumber, plywood, 2x4, even rough cut lumber this falls under Iredell County Solid Waste and the fine is hefty, up to $25,000. So if you have a burn permit this is not a free pass, you must still burn within the laws and you could still be liable if your fire causes damage to property. You can obtain a burn permit on our website, www.coolspringsvfd.org, or if you have any questions you can all our station, (704) 872-3221.

he Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was established in 1960. The residents of the Cool Spring realized the need for fire protection after a tragic fire in the community claimed the lives of four people on February 22nd, 1960. (Later a fifth person would die from this fire.) The impact th...

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms today! One day is not enough to say thank you for all you do. And an extra thank you to the ones that raised children to be in any and all fields of public service. You’re the reason we are all here on this earth. Enjoy this beautiful day God has given us however you feel fit. THANK YOU!

05/08/2026

The burn ban will be lifted for Iredell County at 8 am Friday morning. The county Fire Marshal ban of burning within 100’ of your residence is still in place.