Advance Fire Department

01/15/2026

⚠️🚧🛑 NC Hwy 801 S at Peoples Creek Rd. Is closed due to power lines down. ETA to reopen is 9am.

Detour is Peoples Creek Rd to NC Hwy 801.

01/04/2026

Anyone needing Chief 101 this is a perfect opportunity!

01/04/2026

01/02/2026

🚒 Special Delivery: Welcoming Our Newest "Recruit"! 🚒

​We are overjoyed to share some wonderful news from our leadership team! Public Information Officer, long time volunteer firefighter, and Treasurer of the Board of Directors, Ronnie Robertson, and his family officially welcomed their second grandchild this morning.

​Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to the family and a warm welcome to Braxton Reece Riel!

​We have already updated the roster—Braxton is officially our newest Junior Firefighter and future Fire Camp attendee! We can’t wait to see him in gear one day.

Welcome to the Fire Family, Braxton! ❤️

12/25/2025

🎅🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

12/24/2025

Our Favorite Mission of the Year: What Christmas is All About 🚒🎄

​Every Christmas Eve morning for over 30 years, the trucks are rolling, but not for an emergency. We are loaded up and heading out for our annual "What Christmas Is All About" tradition.

​Every year, we have the honor of visiting neighbors in our fire district who have faced tragedy or sickness over the last year. We’ve split the district into 4 routes, and our crews are out there right now—delivering treat baskets, singing Christmas carols (some better than others! 🎶), and spreading a little bit of joy where it’s needed most.

​This event wouldn't be possible without the incredible dedication of our firefighters and volunteers. Thank you to everyone who showed up to pack baskets, ride the trucks, and lend their voices tonight. You are the heart of this department.

​If you hear us coming down the road, give us a wave! 👋

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12/23/2025

'Twas the day before Christmas Eve, and deep in a bay near you, something massive is stirring. 🎄🤫🎄

​🧑‍🎄 made a very special, very heavy delivery a little early this year. She’s sitting quietly in the station right now, gleaming under the lights. The 👩🏼‍🚒👨🏿‍🚒 crew is buzzing, sneaking peeks at the chrome and breathing in that unbeatable "new 🚒" smell.

​We are itching to show her off, but like all the best Christmas 🎁, she’s not quite ready to be unwrapped for the public just yet. We’re putting the finishing touches on her, making sure every detail is perfect before she officially joins the fleet.

​But we couldn't resist giving you a tiny hint. Take a look at the grille... it’s a sign of things to come.

​Stay tuned. The big reveal is coming soon. Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🚒🎁

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12/23/2025

🎄 Hosting friends or family this Christmas?

Take a few minutes to practice your home fire escape plan with your guests. Walk through your home together and point out all possible exits and escape routes.

Being prepared helps everyone feel safer during the holidays.
Download your home escape grid: https://nfpa.social/4aUsWEz

12/22/2025

❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community! 🎄

​What an incredible Sunday! Our hearts are full after seeing so many smiling faces during our community Santa visits.

​We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to:

​Our Volunteers: For your tireless energy and for braving the elements to make this magic happen.

​Santa (Grant Marrs) and Mrs. Claus (Caroline Cox-Marrs) : For taking time out of your busiest season to bring joy to our neighborhoods.

​Our Communities: Covington Creek, Summer Hill Farms, March Woods, Essex Farms, and Oak Valley—thank you for coming out to the main roads to greet us!

​🎁 Spreading More Cheer on Christmas Eve

​The mission isn't over yet! The Advance Fire Department will be back out on Christmas Eve morning. 🚒

​We will be traveling throughout the Advance community to deliver fruit baskets and holiday cheer to our neighbors who have faced health challenges or experienced tragedy during 2025. It is our honor to support you during these times.

​Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season! 🎅✨

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12/21/2025

Headed into Bayhill and Suntree

12/21/2025

Oak Valley Neighborhood Davie County NC here we come! Smith Grove Fire & Rescue