East Side Volunteer Fire Department

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

East Side Engine 651 and Drone 65 assisted Badin Volunteer Fire Department with an outside fire threatening a structure on Thompson Farm Rd this afternoon. It is still very dry. Hopefully some rain soon.

05/18/2026

Continuing to work with the new engine for tonight's training. What hose lay will work best for our district and the department.

05/15/2026

East Side has been awarded an OSFM matching funds grant. Our department will match this dollar for dollar to assist with equipping the recently acquired Fire Engine with SCBA, hose, and other items. This grant will allow us to keep a reserve engine fully equipped.

05/05/2026

Due to unforseen Circumstances the Bood Drive has been canceled.

05/04/2026

Loading some hose on the new engine and doing some hose training.

05/04/2026

Long time East Side member and supporter Ms. Belmer has passed.

Read the obituary of Belmer Morton Ingram from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

05/03/2026

The burn ban was lifted in parts of the state, but at this time Stanly Counties, ban continues. BURN BAN continues.

04/25/2026

This is some information on Firewise. More homes are being built in what is termed wildland/urban interface. Severe drought and low humidity creates a higher risk of vegetation fires igniting structures without defensible zones. Some of these mitigation task require minimal effort and can lessen the risk to life and property. Research FIREWISE for additional information.