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New Salem Volunteer Fire Dept.

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New Salem VFD was established in 1959. We cover areas in both Monroe and Marshville NC. miles of Union County.

Our membership of 50+ volunteers and 4 stations provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and technical rescue capabilities to 82 sq.

06/19/2026

Morgan Mill Road is currently closed between Morgan Academy and Honey Bee Road due to a large tree blocking the roadway.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway can be cleared and deemed safe for travel.

⚠️ As storms continue to move through the area, please use caution when traveling and be alert for:
• Downed trees
• Flooded roadways
• Downed power lines
• Debris in the roadway

Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown and never drive around road closure barricades.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews work to address storm-related hazards.

06/15/2026

The roundabout at NC 218 and NC 205 will be closed for repairs from June 15 through June 17.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time while work is being completed. Please follow all posted detour signs and use caution when traveling in the area.

New Salem Volunteer Fire Department reminds everyone to be mindful of emergency vehicles that may be responding through alternate routes during this closure.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as these repairs are completed.

06/12/2026

We are excited to share that construction has officially begun on Station 5, located at the corner of Love Mill Rd and NC Highway 218.

This project has been years in the making and is something our department and community have looked forward to for a long time. While there is still a lot of work ahead before the station is complete and ready to serve, seeing the first steps of construction underway is an exciting milestone.

Station 5 will help us continue to improve service, reduce response times, and better protect the residents and visitors of our district for years to come.

We are incredibly grateful for the support, patience, and encouragement from our community, county leaders, and everyone who has helped make this project possible. We look forward to sharing updates as construction progresses and watching this vision become a reality.

Thank you for supporting us as we continue building for the future.

05/07/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert ⚠️

Please avoid Hwy 218 between Fish Rd and Bunn Simpson Rd due to downed power lines in the area of Holly School Rd. Emergency crews and utility personnel are currently on scene working to make the area safe.

Please use caution, avoid the area if possible, and never approach downed power lines.

We will provide updates as they become available.

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

03/16/2026

Storms are moving through the Monroe area today bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning. Please use caution while traveling, especially on rural roads where water can collect quickly.

Avoid driving through standing water and keep an eye on local weather updates throughout the day. New Salem Fire Department crews are standing by if needed.

Stay safe!

03/06/2026

Thursday night our members trained on water supply operations as we prepare for our upcoming ISO inspection. Crews practiced setting up portable tanks and running a tanker shuttle to supply water to the engine.

An ISO (Insurance Services Office) inspection evaluates a fire department’s equipment, training, staffing, and water supply capabilities. The rating helps determine how well a department can protect its community and can also impact homeowners’ insurance rates.

Great work by everyone who came out and trained!

03/01/2026

Tonight we were proud to gather for our Annual Banquet to celebrate the dedication, service, and commitment that make New Salem Fire Department what it is.

We would like to congratulate all of this year’s award recipients — your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed. We are also honored to recognize the many members, past and present, who were celebrated for their years of service to our department and our community. Your continued commitment is the foundation of our strength.

A special moment of the evening was having the CPR survivor in attendance — a powerful reminder of why we train, why we serve, and why we answer the call.

Thank you to everyone who makes this department a family. 🚒

02/25/2026

New Salem Volunteer Fire Department would like to recognize a special Hearts & Hands ceremony celebrating a successful CPR save. This event honors the quick actions, training, and teamwork of the responders, along with the strength of the patient and support from our EMS partners.

Moments like this remind us why training, preparedness, and community partnerships matter. Because of the immediate care provided, a life was saved — and that is something worth celebrating.

We are proud of everyone involved and grateful to serve a community that supports lifesaving efforts every day.

02/07/2026

Today, members of the New Salem Fire Department had the opportunity to participate in a live-fire training exercise hosted by one of our neighboring departments. These types of training burns are invaluable, allowing firefighters to operate in real-world fire conditions while sharpening skills such as fire attack, search, ventilation, and coordination on the fireground.

We’re grateful to our neighboring department Wingate Volunteer Fire Department for the invitation and for working together to make this training possible. Opportunities like this strengthen inter-department cooperation and help ensure we’re always prepared to serve our community safely and effectively.

Thank you to everyone involved who helped make this a successful and productive training. 🚒🔥

Address

6711 Highway 218 E
Marshville, NC
28103

Telephone

+17043859619

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