Cape Fear Rural Fire Department

06/04/2026

🚨 Community Outreach: Smoke Alarm Initiative 🚨

Over the last two days, members of Cape Fear Fire Department conducted Home Fire Safety Surveys and provide free smoke alarm installations throughout our community.

Although crews dedicated only about three hours to the initiative, members went door-to-door speaking with residents about home fire safety and the importance of working smoke alarms. Eleven households welcomed us into their homes, allowing us to assist approximately 30 residents directly.

During those visits, members checked 21 existing smoke alarms and found that 14 were not functioning properly. To help improve fire safety, crews installed 22 new smoke alarms at no cost to the residents.

These numbers highlight why programs like this are so important. Nearly two-thirds of the smoke alarms we checked were not working properly. A working smoke alarm is one of the simplest and most effective tools for protecting your family from fire. Smoke alarms provide an early warning when seconds matter most, giving occupants valuable time to escape and call 9-1-1.

Cape Fear Fire Department would like to thank the American Red Cross and NC OSFM for their partnership and continued commitment to making our communities safer.

If you, or someone you know in our community, would like a Home Fire Safety Survey, need smoke alarms installed, or simply want your existing alarms checked, please reach out to Cape Fear Fire Department. We would be happy to help keep your home and family protected.

Town of Broadway | Lee County Government - North Carolina | Lee County NC Emergency Management

05/30/2026

Come out to Lett Family Park this morning between 9am - 11am and meet members from the community, look at Engine 57, and get a bike helmet for you or your family. What’s it cost you? Alittle time & fellowship. See you there!

🚴‍♀️ FREE BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAY! 🚴‍♂️
Hey Broadway! Looking for a way to keep your young riders safe this summer? Come see us this weekend!

In partnership with the NCDOT Safety Program, the Town of Broadway is thrilled to be giving away 60 FREE bike helmets to local youth!

📅 Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (During the opening day of Broadway Youth Baseball!)

Where: Lett Family Park

Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 953 for assisting with the helmet distribution on Saturday!

⚠️ Note: Helmets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early. Let’s gear up, ride safe, and have some fun!

Park

05/13/2026

Multi-Company Training - Rural Hitch Operations

Last night, members from multiple Lee County agencies and some of their Auto/Mutual-Aid partners got together at CCCC Fire & Rescue for a quarterly training exercise focused on rural hitch operations.

The training focused on the idea of establishing and maintaining a continuous water supply in areas without hydrants or where a large volume of water could be needed through the use of tanker/tender operations, dump site management, and a coordinated fill site.

Thank you to the leadership team that put this together as well as the experience/knowledge provided by those at Southern Pines Fire & Rescue & Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue for making this successful.

Cape Fear Fire Rural Department / Carthage Fire & Rescue / City of Sanford North Carolina Fire Department / Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue / Deep River Fire Department / Northview Fire & Rescue / Pittsboro Fire-Rescue / Pocket Fire Department / Southern Pines Fire & Rescue / Tramway Rural Fire Department

05/07/2026

***UPDATE - INCIDENT CLEARED 0643HRS***

ROADWAY BLOCKED - POPLAR SPRINGS CHURCH RD

CFFD / NCDOT are working to clear a large tree from the roadway between Pumping Station Rd / San-Lee Dr. Detours are in place while crews work. Thank you in advance for your patience while we handle this.

Town of Broadway / Lee County Government - North Carolina

05/04/2026

Our community is what makes us who we are, and we’re reminded of that every day.

Thank you all for the continued support. We especially want to recognize Baptist Chapel Church & Holly Springs Baptist Church. The local WMUs took the time to send their appreciation, stopped by the station for a quick visit, and even got a brief fire safety lesson!

Those small gestures go a long way, and they truly mean a lot to our members. We’re proud to serve a community like this.

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.

04/25/2026

Great day of training!

04/22/2026

🚨 4 DAYS | 4 FIRES 🚨
🔥 THIS IS WHY THE BURN BAN MATTERS 🔥

Over the past four days, our crews have responded to four separate fires across our district, affecting over 60 acres. We’re proud of the continued effort our members have put in, along with the strong teamwork alongside the N.C. Forest Service to get these fires contained quickly and safely.

The burn ban is in place for a reason. Please hold off on any outdoor burning until conditions improve.

Do your part to help prevent the next call.

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

04/21/2026

**Public Notice**

CFFD & the N.C. Forest Service are working an incident in the area of Avents Ferry Rd / Weldon Ln. This is separate from Saturdays incident.

Smoke will be seen in the area as a back burn is conducted in the containment zone to control the fire. There is no threat to the public.

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

04/20/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at Broadway Our Way!

Whether you came to just check out Engine 54, talk to someone at our booth, or just hangout in the cooling station, we were happy to see all the smiling faces as everyone walked through town and enjoyed the event!

This year's public safety theme was children's safety; we had the hot cars sign on display, the booster seat display, and handed out all kinds of information to try to keep you and your little ones safer. A huge thank you to Safe Kids Mid-Carolinas Region for all your help!

Town of Broadway