Griffith Fire Department

04/14/2026

Kevyn was once part of our fire department family, until he went on to serve his country in the Marines. Praying for his family, friends, and all who knew him. Rest easy.

Celebrate the life of Kevyn Joseph Reyes and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

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

03/08/2026

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.

03/07/2026

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our own, Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, a Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Transitioned while serving and protecting this morning, March 7th, 2026, in a motor vehicle accident. We ask for prayers from the community for his family, as well as The FCSO family. As more information becomes available, we will share it at such time.

Later today, we will have a memorial in front of the Sheriff's Office, located at 301 N. Church St. The community is welcome and encouraged to pay their respects.

“What greater love than a man's service for his community? Willing to lay down his life for others. We serve. We serve. We serve.” - Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr.

01/23/2026

🚨 WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS 🚨

A winter storm is expected to impact our area. Now is the time to prepare and make sure you and your family are ready to stay safe.

❄️ Winter Weather Safety Tips:
• Avoid unnecessary travel once conditions worsen
• If you must drive, slow down and leave extra space between vehicles
• Keep phones and devices charged
• Have flashlights, extra batteries, blankets, and warm clothing ready
• Check on elderly neighbors, family, and anyone who may need assistance
• Never use grills, generators, or gas appliances indoors for heat

🔥 Warming Center Information
To support our community during this storm, we will be operating a Warming Center:

📍 Location: Griffith Fire Department - 5190 Peters Creek Pkwy Winston Salem, NC 27127
🕗 Dates & Times:
• Sunday 1/25 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Monday 1/26 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

⏱️ Please note:
• The warming center will have a 90-minute time limit per visit
• This allows us to serve as many community members as possible

📄 Additional Warming Station
We have attached a list provided by Davidson County Government that includes all warming stations available throughout Davidson County for anyone who may need an option closer to home.

📞 Emergency: Call 911

Stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another.

Below is list of the Davidson County Warming Stations and their hours and dates of operation. We will update you if additional Stations are added. Please be safe!

01/13/2026

If anyone has leftover live Christmas trees, please feel free to drop them off at the Griffith Fire Department. Trees can be dropped off as early as tonight. Thank you!