Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue

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Cowee Volunteer Fire/Rescue 80 Firefighters, 9 Jr. Firefighters, 2 Admin Assistants, 12 Board Members, and an amazing Auxiliary!

You still have an hour to get over to Clarks Chapel FD tonight to pick up a pork butt and donate to a great cause! Get ...
10/10/2026

You still have an hour to get over to Clarks Chapel FD tonight to pick up a pork butt and donate to a great cause! Get one while you can!

Hello Isaias. Here’s what we expect: significant rain tomorrow, downed trees in some areas, some power outages, and po...
10/09/2026

Hello Isaias. Here’s what we expect: significant rain tomorrow, downed trees in some areas, some power outages, and possibly some localized flooding. We’ll be monitoring the storm and available. Today is a good day to prepare by making sure you aren’t out of fuel, ect. While it’s impossible to predict just what these storms will do, be prepared.

Tomorrow night at SCC-PSTC, start your path in technical rescue.
10/07/2026

Tomorrow night at SCC-PSTC, start your path in technical rescue.

We had a great time at Wolfpack Mania Fall Festival! Community moments give us the opportunity to talk about fire preve...
10/03/2026

We had a great time at Wolfpack Mania Fall Festival! Community moments give us the opportunity to talk about fire prevention, hand out safety coloring books, and inspire a future generation. We get that meeting us for the first time in an emergency can be scary, so our junior firefighters do their best to make fire safety fun. Thanks Iotla Valley Elementary for the invite!

10/02/2026

We burned off a couple of brush piles last night. We use these for wildland fire safety training. We get requests each year for assistance with large piles. We are able to assist with a few piles each year depending on weather and availability.

It’s not cold yet but it’s a great time to start preparing for cold weather. If you’re burning wood this winter, ensuri...
09/29/2026

It’s not cold yet but it’s a great time to start preparing for cold weather.

If you’re burning wood this winter, ensuring your chimney is clean is a safe part of burning.
Use dry seasoned firewood.

Follow your manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and operating your stove, insert, or gas appliances.

Never use your oven or cooking appliances to heat your home. Don’t use your bathroom vent to heat your home.

And as always, if you think you have a chimney issue, smoke, or gas problem, call 911.

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene. Before dawn our crews were out checking the district as creeks and rivers continued to...
09/29/2026

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene.

Before dawn our crews were out checking the district as creeks and rivers continued to rise. At daybreak power went out.

Downed trees blocked roads while firefighters and neighbors worked side by side, cutting trees and clearing roads for access and call response.

Swiftwater teams assisted residents affected by flooding. We searched for Jim Lau when his truck was swept away..

In the two years since, Cowee Volunteer Fire Rescue has worked to become even more prepared for the next emergency. We have strengthened our swiftwater rescue capabilities with two new rescue boats, along with additional equipment thanks to a grant. We have also added Starlink satellite internet at all five stations to help stay connected when traditional communications fail.

The hurricane track spared us much of the tragedy that others endured. Yet Helene taught us lessons and reminded us how quickly lives can change, and how much strength can be found when we work together.

09/27/2026

Congratulations to Sandy who won the Cowee Volunteer Fire & Rescue Raffle last night at the Macon County Fair!

Congratulations Katie who won the beautiful handmade quilt!

Thank You Everyone who supported our Department by purchasing a raffle ticket:

Every ticket purchased helps Cowee Volunteer Fire & Rescue continue serving the communities of Cowee, Oak Grove, Burningtown, and Iotla through emergency response, rescue services, fire prevention, and community education.

📅 Ticket Sales Began: August 6
🎉 Drawing: September 26
📍 Location: Macon County Fairgrounds

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09/26/2026

Mutual aid assist to Franklin today for the Harrison apartments fire. We’re thankful for the great working relationships between Macon County fire departments. Check out Franklin Fire - Rescue for more information on this fire. This video helps show the multi-agency response.

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208 Mason Branch Road
Franklin, NC
28734

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+18283697611

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