Franklin County Firefighters Association

04/18/2026

Saturday, April 18th. Pick up your plate in Louisburg. Eat-in or take out at the Fire Department. Thank you to all the Sponsors for supporting our Spring Fundraiser!

04/15/2026

🌴📞 Island Vibes, Saving Lives 📞🌴

In honor of Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re celebrating the incredible voices behind the headset who keep our community safe every single day.

Our telecommunicators are the calm in the storm—answering the call, providing lifesaving instructions, and coordinating emergency response with skill, compassion, and professionalism. While they may not always be seen, their impact is felt in every life they help protect.

This week, we send a big THANK YOU to the dedicated men and women who serve as the first first responders. Your commitment does not go unnoticed!

💛 Join us in showing appreciation for our telecommunicators!

04/15/2026

Since the state-issued ban on open burning was enacted March 28, a total of 554 wildfires has burned more than 2,200 acres across the state. With little rainfall or improvement expected over the next 7-10 days, the statewide burn ban and enforcement action will continue until further notice.

Of the 554 wildfires that have burned since the burn ban took effect, only four have been determined to be the result of lightning strikes. Preliminary data indicates that 152 of those 554 wildfires were determined to be human caused, with the remainder listed as unknown or undetermined, likely pending law enforcement investigation and action. Since the state’s burn ban took effect, 150 citations have been issued for illegal burning.

During a state-issued burn ban, the same N.C. Forest Service personnel providing initial and extended attack for wildfire response are providing the necessary enforcement action to support the ban on open burning. Reducing the number of new ignitions is critical for sustaining adequate resource availability for an extended period, making state-issued bans a necessary tool for keeping wildfires contained and as small as possible until fully extinguished.

The public is urged to abide by the burn ban and to use extreme caution with farm equipment, machines, mowers, vehicles on dry grass, smoking materials such as ci******es, anything that can throw a spark. In current high-risk conditions, these could be a possible fire source. While not classified as open burning and not affected by the state’s ban on open burning, they are still contributors to new fire starts across the state.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/04/14/statewide-burn-ban-and-enforcement-continue-dry-conditions-persist

04/12/2026

Due to dry conditions and lack of rainfall, the state-issued burn ban remains in effect statewide. Outdoor burning is prohibited but isn’t the only ignition source for wildfire, especially in high-risk conditions.

Farm equipment and machine use can also start wildfires. While working outdoors, be mindful of your equipment, and watch for sparks!

Check for and fix fire hazards before operating farm equipment or machines.
👉Remove any buildup of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains.
👉Repair damaged exhaust system components, worn or frayed drive belts, broken or exposed electrical wiring, worn or misaligned moving parts which can indicate a lack of lubricant, and signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.
👉For portable, gasoline-powered equipment, make sure you have a properly functioning spark arrester installed.

For prevention tips and risk reduction measures you can take, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.

04/11/2026

The Franklin County Firefighters Association would like to express all of our appreciation to our sponsors and supporters for our golf tournament yesterday! Thanks to you, our tournament was a great success! We hope to see you all again next year!

03/28/2026

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.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/28/2026

03/23/2026

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.

03/21/2026

Upcoming Training Opportunities for Franklin County Firefighters:

***Intro to TR
• Date: March 24 6:30pm
• Location: Youngsville Fire Dept, Station 1

***Chief 101
• Date: April 12th 9a-6p
• Location: Franklinton Fire Dept

***Fire Life Safety Educator III
• Date: Starts April 17th
• Location: Franklinton Fire Dept

For more information including additional dates, times, etc, please reach out to your fire department's association delegate or message us directly.

03/21/2026

Mark your calendar for our upcoming BBQ Chicken and Pork Plate Fundraiser.