Deep River Fire Department

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.

05/23/2026

While recent announcements regarding county property tax increases may raise concerns, we want to clarify that the Deep River Fire Department fire tax rate will not increase for the upcoming budget year. We will have the second lowest tax rate in the County.

Deep River Fire Department Leadership is proud to announce that we have met the department’s funding needs for the upcoming budget year without increasing the fire tax rate paid by the citizens we serve.

Through careful planning, responsible budgeting, and continued community support, we have also maintained our insurance safety rating at a Class 3. This rating helps property owners throughout our district benefit from lower insurance rates while ensuring high-quality fire protection services remain available.

We are also excited to share that a new fire engine has been purchased and is expected to arrive soon. This new apparatus will strengthen our ability to protect the community and provide reliable service for years to come.

We appreciate the continued trust and support from the citizens of Deep River and remain committed to providing professional, efficient, and fiscally responsible fire protection services.

05/15/2026

8:30 update, we have cleared the scene.
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7:30am update. One lane now open, but still backed up.
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Avoid US1 North in Moncure near Pea Ridge Road.

05/08/2026

05/03/2026

🚨 PSA: Burn Ban Lifted 🚨

As of 8:00 AM today, the burn ban for Lee County has been lifted per the Lee County Fire Marshal and NC Forest Service.

While open burning is now allowed, conditions can still change quickly. Please use caution and burn responsibly.

Quick reminders:
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep a water source or hose nearby
• Avoid burning on windy days
• Fully extinguish all fires before leaving

If your fire gets out of control, call 911 immediately.

04/20/2026

🚫 Attention Lee County Residents! 🚫
A statewide burn ban is STILL in effect across all 100 counties of North Carolina due to increased wildfire risk.

🔥 What You Need to Know:

No open burning of leaves, brush, fire pits, campfires, or burn barrels is allowed anywhere in the state.
This includes open burning within 100 feet of any residence.
All existing burn permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued during the ban.

*As always, ALL open burning is prohibited inside City of Sanford, NC - Government as well*

💸 Penalties:

Violators may face:
A $100 fine from the NC Forest Service
Plus $183 in court costs

Lee County Government - North Carolina
Lee County Sheriff's Office NC
Town of Broadway

04/10/2026

🔥🚫 Burn Ban = No Backyard Bonfires, Folks!

Deep River Fire Department here with a friendly reminder that the State of North Carolina has hit the big red “NOPE” button on burning. That means no brush piles, no campfires, and definitely no “I’ll just burn this real quick” moments.

We know… the leaves are looking at you, the sticks are piling up, and your inner pyromaniac is whispering sweet ideas but now’s not the time 😅

It’s dry, it’s windy, and fires can spread faster than small-town gossip. Help us keep our trucks parked and our firefighters at home by holding off on burning until the ban is lifted.

👉 When in doubt: don’t light it.

Stay safe, Deep River! 🚒

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire