Hemby Bridge Fire Department

04/08/2026

For the month of April our duty crews we will be out conducting hydrant inspections. This routine maintenance helps ensure the hydrants are operating properly, flowing adequate water and ready when needed.

Please give our duty crews extra space, slow down and move over if possible when safe to do so.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our community safe!

04/07/2026

Access Matters!!!!!

When vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway it may seem harmless, but for emergency responders it can create a major obstacle. Apparatus like fire engines and ladder trucks require significant space to safely pass through streets. When roads become too narrow due to parked vehicles, it can delay response times when seconds truly matter.

How you can help:
🚨 Avoid parking on both sides of narrow streets
🚨 Leave enough room for large emergency vehicles to pass
🚨 Be mindful of intersections, hydrants, and driveways
🚨 Your parking choices could make the difference in an emergency.

Help us by keeping the path clear!

04/06/2026

FREE Car Seat Check on Friday, April 10th from 10am - 12pm in the front parking lot of the Food Lion in Hemby Bridge, located at 7876 Idlewild Rd. National Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be there to answer any questions you have and help you properly install your child’s seat.

04/02/2026

Station 23 responded with Stallings Fire Department to assist with a large commercial vehicle fire. Quick work brought the incident under control and no injuries were reported.

⚠️ Safety Reminder:
If you encounter emergency vehicles or a fire scene:
• Yield the right-of-way, move over, and stop when safe to do so
• Never drive over fire hoses
• Keep a safe distance and avoid entering active scenes
• Stay alert for firefighters operating in and around the roadway

03/29/2026

🚫 Burn Ban in Effect 🚫
Due to increased fire risk from dry conditions, the Fire Marshal has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately.

All outdoor burning is prohibited. Violations may result in fines.

This local ban aligns with the statewide burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service yesterday.

Learn more: https://ucgov.info/4dhwdz7
Report fires: Call 911

03/28/2026

NC Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6pm Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

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

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.

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

Today we’re celebrating Sparky the Fire Dog’s 75th Birthday!

In 1951 the NFPA, or National Fire Protection Association, introduced Sparky and ever since has been a trusted and friendly face helping teach generations about fire prevention and life safety.

Sparky stands for awareness and preparedness. From classrooms to fire stations and everywhere in between, he helps deliver critical safety messages:
🚨 Check and maintain smoke alarms
🚨 Practice home escape plans
🚨 Recognize hazards and act quickly

At Hemby Bridge Fire Department, Sparky plays a big role in our Community Risk Reduction efforts, helping us connect with families and build a safer community every day.

Join us in wishing Sparky a very Happy Birthday, and remember FIRE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!

03/16/2026

The safest place to go during a tornado is a interior room on the lowest level of your home away from windows.

With a chance for tornado warnings today, do you and your family members know where to go if a tornado warning is issued? The safest places are a basement, interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows, or under sturdy furniture. Mobile homes and vehicles are not safe during tornadoes. Identify a nearby sturdy building you can access quickly if severe weather threatens.

Review more preparedness tips at ucgov.info/severeweather

Con la posibilidad de advertencias de tornado hoy, ¿usted y su familia saben a dónde ir si se emite una alerta de tornado? Los lugares más seguros son un sótano, una habitación interior en el nivel más bajo, lejos de las ventanas, o debajo de muebles resistentes. Las casas móviles y los vehículos no son seguros durante tornados. Identifique un edificio resistente cercano al que pueda acceder rápidamente si el clima severo representa una amenaza.
Revise más consejos de preparación en: ucgov.info/severeweather

03/16/2026

As our area prepares to experience strong storms and severe weather, including the potential for heavy rain, damaging winds, lightning, and isolated tornadoes, we encourage everyone to take a few minutes now to prepare and stay weather aware.

Severe Weather Safety Tips
⛈️ Stay weather aware: Monitor local forecasts and alerts throughout the day and overnight.
⛈️ Secure loose outdoor items such as trash cans, patio furniture, and decorations as they can become dangerous projectiles in strong winds.
⛈️ Never drive through flooded roads: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Just a few inches of water can stall or sweep away a vehicle.
⛈️ Have multiple ways to receive alerts: Weather radios, phone alerts, and local news outlets are important during severe weather.
⛈️ Prepare a safe place in your home: If a severe thunderstorm or tornado warning is issued, move to an interior room on the lowest level away from windows.

If You Experience an Emergency
🚨Call 911 for emergencies
🚨For non-emergency needs in Union County, contact Communications at (704) 289-1591