Deep River Fire Department

10/07/2026

Fire Prevention Week 2026 🚒 🔥

We visited Kindergarten & 1st grade at Deep River Elementary School today. Thank you so much for having us!

Special thank you to our Board President, Drew Womble, Tyler Fogelman, Billy Shuping, Austin Antlitz and Fire Chief, Jacob Newton, for representing our department today.

10/04/2026

We had a great event at Raleigh Exec yesterday! Special shoutout to Tyler Fogelman, Drew Womble and Billy Shuping for representing our department so well. 🚒

08/18/2026

Today, on National Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, we celebrate the heart, courage, and commitment of the men and women who answer the call-not for a paycheck, but for their community.

Volunteers save the Tax Payers of Deep River $780,000+ a year.

Thank you to every volunteer at Deep River Fire Department.

You are the reason we are

08/11/2026

Update: Tree’s have been removed from both roads. Central Electric will remain in the area working on restoring the power.

🚨🚨 Avoid the 3800 block of Poplar Springs Church Rd. AND 1100 block of Lees Chapel Rd. There are trees down in power lines. Our crews will have roads blocked until the Power company arrives at both locations. 🚨🚨

08/10/2026

DRFD provided breakfast to the staff at Deep River Elementary School this morning. We are so very thankful for all they do to support the community. We hope everyone has a great school year!! 🐊

Special thank you to Kellsey Womble, Laura Brooks Collins, Drew Womble and Dylan Smith for representing us so well!

08/04/2026

🚒 Deep River Engine 46 is headed to Raleigh! 🚒

We’re excited to announce that Deep River Rural Fire Department’s Engine 46 will be on display at the 2026 South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo (SAFER) in Raleigh, NC!

A huge thank you to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for the opportunity to showcase Engine 46 at one of the premier fire service events in the Southeast.

📍 South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo (SAFER)
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina
🚒 Featured Apparatus: Deep River Rural Fire Department Engine 46 – Pierce Saber FR Pumper

We look forward to seeing everyone at the expo. Be sure to stop by, take a look, and support the fire service!

07/04/2026

Friendly PSA 🇺🇸

06/04/2026

ALERT: The City of Sanford North Carolina Fire Department is responding to a brushfire along the railroad tracks downtown. There’s a lot of smoke in the downtown area, but the fire appears to be contained. Avoid the area.

06/01/2026

FYI!

The Sanford Fire Department will conduct a live burn training exercise at 1503 Old Carbonton Road tomorrow (Tuesday, June 2, 2026), beginning at 8 a.m.

The structure is located next to the Endor Iron Furnace Greenway; however, use of the trail will not be impeded.

Live burn exercises are an important part of the department’s training program. “These exercises provide firefighters with an opportunity to safely and efficiently train to fight fires in a controlled and supervised environment," says Fire Chief Matt Arnold.

Though there will be heavy smoke in the area, there is no danger.

Heaviest smoke can be expected around Carbonton Road, Jefferson Davis Highway at the Carbonton Road overpass, and Old Carbonton Road.

05/31/2026

We are happy to announce that our newest apparatus will be delivered in June. The final touches are being completed this week. This apparatus has been designed to allow our members to respond safely, quickly, and with all the needed equipment to not only fight fire but provide extensive rescue and patient care all from this one vehicle.