Posts from Statesville Fire Department Administration

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Fireworks Safety: Celebrate Responsibly This SummerSummer celebrations often include fireworks, especially around Independence Day. While fireworks can be exciting, they also present seri...
Captain B. Mitchell of the Statesville Fire Department stands beside Deputy Chief A. Kennedy while holding a certificate from the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs. The photo was taken during a formal recognition event honoring Captain Mitchell for earning his national fire officer credential. Both men are dressed in Statesville Fire Department uniforms and posed indoors in front of framed artwork.
Captain B. Mitchell Earns National Fire Officer CredentialThe Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce that Captain B. Mitchell has earned the Fire Officer (FO) credential through the Ce...
Statesville Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years of ServiceThe Statesville Fire Department proudly celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with a community celebration honorin...
Several firefighters in full protective gear and breathing masks work together to put out a vehicle fire. One firefighter sprays water into the front of a heavily smoking SUV while others assist nearby with the hose line. Thick white smoke rises from the vehicle, and small flames are visible near the roof. The scene appears to be part of a fire response or live training exercise.
Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: April 2026The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
Statesville Remains Under State and Local Burn BanThe N.C. Forest Service has lifted the statewide burn ban for 81 counties effective May 3; however, Iredell County is not included in th...
A photograph of a hurricane just off the east coast of the United States near the North Carolina shoreline
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Why Statesville Residents S... Hurricane season officially begins June 1, but preparation should start long before the first storm forms. During National Hurricane Pre...
Statesville Fire Department to Celebrate 150 Years of Se... The City of Statesville invites the community to join the Statesville Fire Department in celebrating 150 years of dedicated service on S...
Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: March 2026The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
Statesville Fire Recruits Tackle Intense Mayday and RIT ... The Statesville Fire Department recruits recently completed one of the most intense and critical portions of their training: Mayday Safe...
Statesville Fire Department Conducts Pool Survival TrainingStatesville Fire Department crews recently took part in pool survival training at the Statesville Leisure Pool at the Statesville Recrea...
Statesville Fire Recruit Update: Hands-On Training in Ve... Statesville Fire Department recruits continue to build critical, real-world skills as part of their training program.
Statesville Fire Marshal Issues Local Burn Ban Amid Incr... In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has issued a local burn ban within 100 feet of an occup...