Chimney Rock Fire Department NC

Chimney Rock Fire Department NC We were the first volunteer fire department in Rutherford County.

The Chimney Rock Fire Department's mission is to provide, prevent, educate, and mitigate fire and life safety to a high standard to all people in our community. We were once called the Hickory Nut Gorge Fire Department and we served a bigger response area going into Henderson and parts of Buncombe Counties. As other departments formed we changed our name to Chimney Rock Fire Department and we server the citizens of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.

06/18/2026

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.

A well deserved honor!! Congratulations Chief Jammie Howell
05/16/2026

A well deserved honor!! Congratulations Chief Jammie Howell

2026 NC Volunteer Fire Chief of the year Jammie Howell

04/17/2026

APRIL 16, 2026 QUESTION OF THE DAY

Is the statewide burn ban still in effect?

Yes. Yes it is. All open burning is prohibited intil further notice.

For a status check on the statewide ban on open burning, check our social media pages, check our website, subscribe to receive alerts from us.

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

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