Woodland Volunteer Fire Department

06/21/2026

🚒 Happy Father's Day from Woodland Volunteer Fire Department! 🚒

Today, we would like to wish all fathers a very Happy Father's Day!

We recognize and appreciate the dads who work tirelessly every day to provide for their families, lead by example, and serve as role models for their children. Your dedication, sacrifice, and unconditional love do not go unnoticed.

We would especially like to recognize the fathers who not only stand watch over their families but also answer the call to serve our community as firefighters. Whether it's leaving the dinner table, missing family events, or responding in the middle of the night, these men continue to make sacrifices to protect others while being loving fathers at home.

Thank you to all fathers for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make on your families and our community each and every day.

From all of us at Woodland Volunteer Fire Department, we wish you a safe, blessed, and Happy Father's Day!

06/20/2026

We would like to wish Firefighter Engineer Jacob Doyle a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for all you do for our department and our community. May God continue to bless you and your family!

06/18/2026

Good morning, everyone. If at all possible, please avoid any outside burning. Weather conditions are not favorable, putting us under a high fire danger! Please be responsible and be safe. Thank you. Have a great day!

Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

06/17/2026

This week, it was Division 2's turn to complete apparatus and equipment checks under the leadership of Lieutenant Kyle Havard.

These routine inspections are critical to ensuring that all of our trucks, tools, and equipment are in proper working order, accounted for, and ready to respond when our community needs us most.

The Woodland Volunteer Fire Department is divided into four divisions, each led by a Lieutenant. These divisions rotate responsibilities for equipment checks, maintenance, and readiness activities to help keep our department operating at the highest level.

Our members volunteer countless hours away from their families and busy schedules not only to perform these important duties, but also to participate in training and continuing education to better serve our community.

Chief Collier would like to express his sincere appreciation to all of our members and officers for their dedication, commitment, and selfless service to the Woodland Volunteer Fire Department and the citizens we proudly serve.
Thank you for all that you do!

06/15/2026

We would like to wish Firefighter Engineer Eddie Hoggard, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Thank you for all you do for our department and our community. May God continue to bless you and your family.

06/12/2026

☀️ HEAT ADVISORY SAFETY MESSAGE ☀️

The Woodland Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone to take extra precautions during the current heat advisory. High temperatures and humidity can quickly lead to heat-related illnesses.

Heat Safety Tips: ✅ Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
✅ Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.
✅ Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
✅ Take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
✅ Never leave children, adults, or pets unattended in a vehicle.
✅ Check on elderly family members, neighbors, and those with medical conditions.

🔥 Outdoor Burning Warning 🔥

With the combination of extremely hot temperatures, dry conditions, and low moisture levels, any outdoor fire can spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Please use extreme caution when burning outdoors and closely monitor any authorized burns.
Even a small fire can quickly grow into a dangerous situation, threatening homes, property, and lives. These conditions also place our firefighters in hazardous environments as they work to contain and extinguish fires in extreme heat.
We ask everyone to do their part to prevent wildfires and brush fires by: • Avoiding unnecessary outdoor burning.
• Never leaving a fire unattended.
• Properly extinguishing all fire pits, grills, and burn piles.
• Disposing of ci******es responsibly.
Your safety is our priority. Please stay cool, stay hydrated, and help us keep our community safe.

Woodland Volunteer Fire Department 🚒
Serving and Protecting Our Community

06/12/2026

We would like to wish Lieutenant Gabriel Parker a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We thank you for all you do for us and our community! We pray God continues to bless you and your family!

06/11/2026

Last night, members of Woodland Volunteer Fire Department conducted training at the Woodland Olney Apartments to enhance our preparedness and response capabilities.

During the training, personnel reviewed the department's current fire pre-plan for the facility, identified the locations of electrical disconnects, discussed elevator operations, and reviewed procedures for safely and effectively conducting an elevator rescue should the need arise.

With the recent increase in brush fires due to dry conditions across our area, firefighters also spent time training on brush unit pump operations and reviewing safe and effective tactics when responding to and operating at brush fire incidents.

Training is an essential part of ensuring our members remain prepared to protect the citizens and visitors of our community.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness gave us the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.

On this Memorial Day, Woodland Volunteer Fire Department asks everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember the heroes who never made it home.

We are forever grateful to those who gave all for our nation. May God bless the families of our fallen soldiers and continue to bless the United States of America.

🇺🇸 Never Forgotten. Always Honored. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

We would like to wish Firefighter Mechelle Hitt Otten a very Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉. Thank you for all you do for us and our community. May God continue to bless you and your family!