Southwest Volunteer Fire Department

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Southwest Volunteer Fire Department Providing fire protection to the citizens of the Southwest Community of Onslow County, North Carolina

Southwest Volunteer Fire Department is an ISO class 3.

This is for ALL structures located inside it's fire district within 5 road miles. Southwest Volunteer Fire Department was established in the summer of 1959 to help the citizens of the Southwest Community with the fire needs of its day. Our department has grown to be one of rich tradition, comradery, high call volume, along with the desire to provide highest level of service by a mainly all volunteer force. We have accomplished this because of the leaders of our past, while focusing on the future, with the goal of being fiscally responsible to the citizens we serve. Our agency provides fire protection to close to 13,000 citizens, covering just shy of 30 square miles. We have three major roads in our district that provide much of the transportation routes for citizens traveling into the City of Jacksonville, NC daily. In addition to these major roads, our agency provides fire protection to a large commercial base including numerous apartment communities, and 5 public schools. We love having new members join our team if you are interested in becoming a neighbor that is helping a neighbor email us at

πŸ”₯ FIRE PREVENTION IS COMMUNITY. πŸš’Fire Prevention Week may only come around once a year, but looking out for our neighbor...
10/11/2026

πŸ”₯ FIRE PREVENTION IS COMMUNITY. πŸš’

Fire Prevention Week may only come around once a year, but looking out for our neighbors is something we do every day.

For generations, this community has understood something important:

We are stronger when we look out for one another.

Whether it's a firefighter answering the call, a parent teaching a child about fire safety, a neighbor checking on an elderly friend, or someone simply sharing information that could prevent a fireβ€”we all have a part to play.

Our department's tradition is built on **service before self, community, and neighbors helping neighbors.**

We are proud of where we've come from, grateful for those who served before us, and committed to carrying that tradition forward.

This Fire Prevention Week, let's continue doing what this community has always done:

Look out for one another. Serve others. Share what we know. And help keep our community safe.**

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πŸ”‹πŸ›οΈ SOFT SURFACE? HARD PASS.Charging your phone in bed?Under a pillow?On the couch?Don't.Rechargeable devices and charge...
10/11/2026

πŸ”‹πŸ›οΈ SOFT SURFACE? HARD PASS.

Charging your phone in bed?

Under a pillow?

On the couch?

Don't.

Rechargeable devices and chargers can generate heat during normal charging. Soft surfaces can trap that heat and restrict airflow.

Instead, charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, countertop or bare floor.

It's a simple change that can help reduce the risk of overheating.

Sometimes fire prevention isn't complicated.

It's simply knowing better, and doing better.

That's what community is all about.

Neighbors helping neighbors.

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So we wanna know, οΏΌwhat movies or shows are you catching up on.. or what football team are you rooting for? Regardless, ...
10/10/2026

So we wanna know, οΏΌwhat movies or shows are you catching up on.. or what football team are you rooting for?

Regardless, don’t take your eyes off of what’s in the kitchen because we don’t wanna get out in this kind of weather either!


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βœˆοΈπŸ”‹ ON A FLIGHT? KEEP IT IN SIGHT.Traveling with rechargeable devices?When charging a device on a plane, keep it in sigh...
10/10/2026

βœˆοΈπŸ”‹ ON A FLIGHT? KEEP IT IN SIGHT.

Traveling with rechargeable devices?

When charging a device on a plane, keep it in sight.

If your device becomes very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, smokes, or shows other signs of a battery problem, notify a flight attendant immediately.

And remember, never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.

Fire safety doesn't stop when we leave home.

Wherever life takes you, take good fire-safety habits with you.

From our family at Southwest Volunteer Fire Department to yours, stay safe, look out for one another, and keep your community strong.

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πŸ”‹ FULLY CHARGED? TIME TO UNPLUG.Once your device is fully charged, unplug it.Leaving rechargeable devices connected long...
10/09/2026

πŸ”‹ FULLY CHARGED? TIME TO UNPLUG.

Once your device is fully charged, unplug it.

Leaving rechargeable devices connected longer than necessary can increase heat and stress on the battery.

It's a simple habit:

πŸ”Œ Plug it in.
⚑ Let it charge.
πŸ”‹ Fully charged?
➑️ **Unplug it.**

Small habits can make a big difference when it comes to fire prevention.

Take care of your home. Take care of your family. Take care of your neighbors.

That's how we continue the tradition of **Neighbors Helping Neighbors.** πŸ–€πŸ”₯

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πŸ”₯ FEELS HOT? STOP USING IT.Your battery is giving you a warning.If a rechargeable device:πŸ”₯ Gets very hotπŸ”₯ Starts to swel...
10/08/2026

πŸ”₯ FEELS HOT? STOP USING IT.

Your battery is giving you a warning.

If a rechargeable device:

πŸ”₯ Gets very hot
πŸ”₯ Starts to swell
πŸ”₯ Smells strange
πŸ”₯ Leaks
πŸ”₯ Smokes
πŸ”₯ Makes popping or hissing sounds

STOP USING IT.

A damaged battery can overheat and potentially start a fire.

Don't ignore the warning signs.

Our job isn't just to respond when something goes wrong. It's also to help our neighbors recognize the warning signs **before** something goes wrong.

That's fire prevention. That's community service. That's **neighbors helping neighbors.**

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⚑ CHEAP CHARGER? DON'T CHANCE IT.That bargain charger may not be such a bargain when it comes to safety.Use the charging...
10/07/2026

⚑ CHEAP CHARGER? DON'T CHANCE IT.

That bargain charger may not be such a bargain when it comes to safety.

Use the charging cord and charger that came with your deviceβ€”or one that is approved by the manufacturer.

Off-brand or incompatible chargers can damage a battery and increase the potential for overheating and fire.

When it comes to charging, buying the right equipment is part of fire prevention.

Take a few seconds. Check your charger. Know what you're plugging in.

We're proud to serve a community where looking out for each other has always been part of who we are.

Service. Prevention. Neighbors helping neighbors.

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πŸ”‹πŸš² TOOLS & RIDES? CHARGE OUTSIDE.E-bikes. Scooters. Power tools. Other large rechargeable devices.These batteries store ...
10/06/2026

πŸ”‹πŸš² TOOLS & RIDES? CHARGE OUTSIDE.

E-bikes. Scooters. Power tools. Other large rechargeable devices.

These batteries store a lot of energy, so where you charge them matters.

Whenever possible, charge large battery-powered devices outside and away from doors, windows and anything that could allow a fire to quickly spread into your home.

And remember, never block an exit while charging.

A few seconds of prevention can make a difference when it matters most.

At SWVFD, we're proud to serve a community that looks out for one another. Fire prevention is one more way we can continue that tradition.

Neighbors helping neighbors starts with sharing what we know.πŸ–€πŸ”₯

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πŸ”₯πŸš’ FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026πŸš’πŸ”₯This Fire Prevention Week, we're asking our Southwest community to "Charge into Fire Safet...
10/04/2026

πŸ”₯πŸš’ FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 2026πŸš’πŸ”₯

This Fire Prevention Week, we're asking our Southwest community to "Charge into Fire Safety!"

Rechargeable batteries are part of everyday life, from phones and tablets to power tools, e-bikes, scooters, and more.

But safe charging matters.

Throughout Fire Prevention Week, we'll be sharing simple reminders from the National Fire Protection Association to help you and your family **charge smarter, recognize warning signs, and reduce the risk of a battery fire.**

At Southwest Volunteer Fire Department, fire prevention has always been about more than responding when the alarm sounds.

It's about neighbors helping neighbors.

It's about sharing knowledge, protecting our families, looking out for one another, and continuing the tradition of service that has been part of our community for generations.

Follow along this week and "Charge into Fire Safety! "⚑πŸ”₯

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10/03/2026

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Jacksonville, NC
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