Jefferson Volunteer Fire Dept.

06/09/2026

It has been a busy 14 hour window to say the least!

05/25/2026

We are thankful for those who have served and are currently serving our great nation.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Jefferson Fire Dept.

04/11/2026

The last several weeks some of our guys along with personnel from New River, Fleetwood, Pond Mtn, West Jefferson and Warrensville have participated in a fire ground ops 6 class consisting of ropes and search and rescue for victims in burning homes. These are pictures from the county training facility.

04/08/2026

04/04/2026

Jefferson Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe, happy, and blessed Easter weekend. Please enjoy the time with your family and friends and take time to celebrate with those you love. 🐰🌷

As a reminder, the burn ban is still in effect. Please do not conduct any outdoor burning during this time.
Stay safe, and as always, Jefferson Fire Department appreciates the amazing community that we have the pleasure of serving 🚒🧯

03/28/2026

Starting at 6pm today, a state and local burn ban will be effect to prohibit all outside burning.

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

03/25/2026

03/25/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.