Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department

05/10/2026

05/03/2026

🛑SPEACIAL ALERT🛑

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The statewide ban on open burning went into effect March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, and the ban remains in effect for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties until further notice.

04/28/2026

🛑BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT🛑

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/22/2026

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.

03/15/2026

Sending love and prayers to our brothers and sisters at Buckhead Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. Chief Jacobs will surely be missed!

It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of one of our own.

Founding member and longtime Chief Elton Ray Jacobs, call sign 414, has answered his final call.

Chief Jacobs was a pillar of this department and a true servant to his community. His leadership, dedication, and years of service helped shape the foundation of who we are today. The impact he made on this department, his fellow responders, and the community will never be forgotten.

During this incredibly difficult time, we ask that everyone please keep his family, our department members, and all friends who loved him in your prayers. 🙏

Funeral and service arrangements will be shared once they become available.

Rest easy, Chief. We have the watch from here.
Call sign 414 - End of Watch.

02/04/2026

🚨ATTENTION🚨

Looking for hungry citizens who enjoy eating delicious barbecue.

This Saturday, February 7, 2026 starting at 11:00am; our friends and family at Roseland Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual BBQ plate sale. Be sure to make that worthy trip over and enjoy a plate of delicious bbq.

02/01/2026

🚨HAZARDOUS ROAD CONDITIONS 🚨

Most of the roads in our area are completely covered in snow and ice, making them impassable at this time! If you do not have to be on the roads we ask you to please stay home.

Safety reminder,

Driving on snow-covered roads is hazardous because snow reduces tire traction, making it easier to skid, slide, or lose control—especially when braking or turning. Stopping distances are much longer, so crashes are more likely. Snow can also hide ice, road markings, and obstacles, and falling or blowing snow reduces visibility, making it harder to see other vehicles and react in time.

The safety of all is our number 1 priority!

01/30/2026