Unionville Volunteer Fire Department

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

The Town of Unionville VFD is accepting applications for upcoming vacancies on our Board of Directors. These are unpaid, elected positions. To be considered you must be a resident or own property within the Unionville Fire district. A criminal background check will be done on each applicant.

If you are interested, please send an email to [email protected] to obtain an application.

Applications need to be submitted by June 24, 2026.

Those with satisfactory background checks will have their name placed on the ballot and the general membership will vote on the positions at our Annual meeting on July 16, 2026 at 7:00pm at Station 21.

Thank you for your continued support.

05/08/2026

04/30/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/30/2026

🚒🔥 Public Service Announcement 🔥🚒
Yes… we’ve had a little sprinkle of rain.
No… it was not enough to undo weeks of dry conditions.
And yes… we are STILL under a burn ban.
We get it—the ground looks a little damp and the urge to clean up that brush pile is strong. But Mother Nature gave us a sip, not a soak. 🌧️
So just to clear things up:
❌ No burning leaves
❌ No burning brush
❌ No bonfires
❌ No “it’s just a small pile” burning
❌ No “I’ll watch it closely” burning
✔️ Yes, the burn ban still applies to everyone
Help us keep our crews safe and prevent unnecessary emergencies. We promise—the fire pit, burn pile, and backyard bonfire will still be there when conditions improve.
Until then… let’s keep the only thing burning your patience, not your yard. 😉
Thank you for doing your part!

03/29/2026

🚫 Burn Ban in Effect 🚫
Due to increased fire risk from dry conditions, the Fire Marshal has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately.

All outdoor burning is prohibited. Violations may result in fines.

This local ban aligns with the statewide burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service yesterday.

Learn more: https://ucgov.info/4dhwdz7
Report fires: Call 911

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

STATEWIDE BURN BAN

North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban beginning at 6:00PM today. (3/28/2026)

02/11/2026

Did you know that closing your bedroom door before you go to sleep isn’t just a habit - it’s a life-saving action?

Research shows that during a home fire, a closed door can:
✔️ Keep room temperatures around 100°F vs. 1,000°F with an open door.
✔️ Lower toxic carbon monoxide levels,
✔️ Slow the fire’s spread and give you more time to escape.

Most fire deaths happen at night while people are sleeping. Our Fire Marshal's Office encourages you to learn more and get safety tips: https://closeyourdoor.org

02/08/2026

Members of Unionville VFD participated in an acquired structure live fire training drill with several of our neighboring departments. Thanks to Wingate FD for organizing and hosting the training!