Salem Chapel Vol. Fire Department

05/13/2026

Engine 224 and Tanker 424 assisting Walnut Cove Fire & Rescue on scene of a working structure fire. Origin and cause of the fire is still under investigation.

04/12/2026

On Friday, April 10th, Salem Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported House Fire in the 4000 block of Louella Lane. When units arrived, they found a single family dwelling with smoke and flames showing. Through the hard work and efforts of several firefighters, the fire was brought under control with no civilian injuries. We want to thank our neighboring agencies for their assistance as well as our community members for their support. The cause is under investigation.

Walkertown Fire Department Inc.
Walnut Cove Fire & Rescue
Mineral Springs Vol. Fire and Rescue Sta. 18
Forsyth County Fire Division
Forsyth County Emergency Services - EMS Division
Belews Creek Fire Department
Piney Grove Fire and Rescue Department
South Stokes Fire&Rescue

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

03/28/2026

Effective Saturday, March 28 at 8 a.m., the National Weather Service has issued a ** 🚩🚩RED FLAG WARNING🚩🚩** for some North Carolina counties. For counties that aren’t under a red flag, fire danger is still critical. Review weather alerts for North Carolina at weather.gov.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create dangerous fire behavior.

While open burning is permitted during a red flag, it is NOT advised. Please postpone ALL outdoor burning. If there was ever a time to show you can follow instructions the first time they are given, it’s now.

Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina, and you are our best defense against wildfire. For wildfire readiness and prevention tips: preventwildfirenc.org

03/23/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

03/18/2026

Engine 224 and crew assisted Mineral Springs Vol. Fire and Rescue Sta. 18 on a structure fire this morning off Baux Mountain Rd around 4:40AM. Engine 224 assisted with providing manpower and coordinating water supply.

03/07/2026

For most people, when tragedy strikes life stops in its tracks. No one knows what to say or do. Eventually, time moves forward and so do they. But for us, that really isn’t an option.

We live our lives shift after shift serving our community on its worst days. Every day. Then there are shifts like yesterday when that tragedy becomes your own. Despite the training, the sweat and tears, and every mind working together… sometimes the call is bigger than all of it.

And when that moment passes, the radio still goes off because our community still needs our help. So you answer the next one and give it your all because they deserve it. That kind of life goes beyond strength and courage.

That is the kind of person Deputy Kaleb Mitchell was.

We want to acknowledge the efforts and professionalism of FCFD B Shift, Walkertown Fire Department, Salem Chapel Fire Department, Walnut Cove Fire Department, Mineral Springs Fire Department, our Forsyth County 911 Communications & EMS Divisions, the NCSHP, and the FCSO Communications Center for their actions during last nights events.

The Forsyth County Fire Division extends our deepest condolences to the family of Deputy Kaleb Mitchell and to our brothers and sisters at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

03/06/2026

Remember to change your smoke detector batteries!
We also install smoke detectors for the elderly and disabled.
Please reach out to the fire station if you need assistance.

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, March 8th! Use this as a reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.

Share this with your friends and family.

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Good Information