Bethany Community Fire Department - Station 28

08/24/2026

Notice to residents in the Palestine area...
DOT will be closing the bridge on Airport Rd near Melton Rd for repairs starting 8/31 until 9/18. We will have to modify our travel route to respond to any calls in the area. We will do our best to minimize the impact on response times including requesting mutual aid as needed.

08/21/2026

Last night was perfect for our volunteers to get some practice setting up our Paratech struts for vehicle stabilization. We discussed strut placement, how the angle and length affect load capacity, and how to use the securing strap. These are carried on E281 along with our other extrication tools.

07/31/2026

Yesterday we debuted some fresh graphics on "new" E282 with reflective gold leaf lettering by Sellers Sign & Design and help fabricating a sign board for above the ladders by Rolling Hills Manufacturing. More upgrades to come and equipment to mount in the near future.

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

We found a new owner for our former E282 and are pleased to say the truck is going to continue serving locally at the NC Emergency Training Center. Thank you to OSFM for working with us to make it happen.

05/18/2026

Today we remember a former member of Bethany who recently passed. He and his brothers had a part in the creation of our department back in 1956. Thank you for your service to this community and rest in peace.

Read the obituary of Roy Donald Morris from Albemarle, NC. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care.

05/03/2026

Stanly County remains under a burn ban until further notice. All outdoor fires will be extinguished and fines could be imposed by either the Fire Marshall's Office or NC Forestry. Please refrain from burning.

04/24/2026

Last night after our monthly EMS ConEd, some members stayed late and celebrated National Volunteer Week with some fellowship and a low country boil.

04/20/2026

We are selling our former E282 since we purchased a brush truck and shorter pumper recently to replace it. Its listed on Marketplace and ShopGarage.com if anyone is interested or knows someone who may be. Its ready to go back into service immediately.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1279534796979874?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A7f9d76ea-1426-488e-a11a-94bb6ae4fe5c

https://www.shopgarage.com/listing/1995-Pierce-Freightliner-Pumper-Tanker-835ba534-8710-4c20-8948-021f3f6424b8

04/17/2026

Our volunteers trained last night on Basic Pump Operations with E282 and B286 while also practicing deploying and advancing hoselines.