Oakboro Fire & Rescue

10/11/2026

Tornado Warning for Stanly County

10/07/2026

It's Day 3 of Fire Prevention Week: Have you created a Fire Escape Plan for your household? NC OSFM has helpful resources that fire safety educators can utilize when creating a fire escape plan by visiting our website! Link in the comments below. 🔗

This prevention week, know where to go in an emergency with these 3 helpful pointers!

In your emergency plan, you should:
🔥Identify two exits from each room, if possible.
🔥Designate a safe meeting spot outside your home.
🔥Ensure everyone is aware of the plan, including children, seniors, and anyone who may need extra help.

When the smoke alarm goes off, everyone should know to evacuate immediately and not go back inside. Don't wait for an emergency to establish your escape plan. Plan today, practice tomorrow, and be prepared when it counts the most! 🔥🚪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

Congratulations Chief Rick Eudy

09/04/2026

🔥Each September, National Emergency Preparedness Month serves as a reminder for Americans to get ready for potential disasters or emergencies at home. NC OSFM has teamed up with Safe Kids North Carolina to help remind NC families about safety this month and all year long! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🌟 Visit our website to learn more, linked in the comments below 👇

Emergencies can strike without warning, especially when families might not know where to start. Don't put off safety in your home; here are some steps you can take now to safeguard your loved ones:

✔️ Assemble an emergency kit filled with essentials
✔️ Always check your smoke alarms
✔️ Stay updated on local threats and alerts
✔️ Familiarize yourself with evacuation routes in your area

Being prepared today can significantly impact tomorrow. Prepared communities lead to safer communities for all. Is one of these items already checked off your list? How are you keeping your family safe? Share this post with and tag us!

08/25/2026

As students head back to school in North Carolina, let's prioritize our safety on the road together! 📚✨
Learn more about NC OSFM's Community Risk Reduction (CRR), linked in the comments below!

🚗 Drivers: Please reduce your speed in school zones. Stay alert for crossing guards and watch for children who may unexpectedly enter the road.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents: Familiarize yourself with your child's route. Teach them about traffic safety and ensure they are properly secured in a car seat or seat belt on every journey.

🎒 Students: Stay focused, follow the rules, and never be afraid to ask safety questions.

A safe school year begins when we all contribute! To learn more about community risk reduction, visit our website in the comments below:

08/22/2026

The number one source of Home Fires? Your Kitchen. Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries in North Carolina. Not faulty wiring. Not old smoke alarms. Your stove!

Here's the scary part: Most cooking fires happen in seconds. And most are preventable.

✅ Never leave cooking unattended: Not even to check on something else. If you leave the kitchen, turn off the stove.
✅ Keep flammable items away: Towels, curtains, paper, packaging. All belong far from the stove.
✅ Turn pot handles inward: Keep them from being bumped or grabbed by children.
✅ If a grease fire starts, DON'T use water: Use a fire extinguisher or cover the pan with a metal lid to smother it.

For renters and apartment residents: Discuss fire safety with your landlord. Know the locations of extinguishers and familiarize yourself with escape routes. Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so keep it safe! 🔥

Share this with someone who loves to cook, or someone just learning. Remind them: Never leave a kitchen unattended!
For more cooking safety tips, visit our website, linked in the comments below.