West Macon Fire & Rescue

West Macon Fire & Rescue West Macon Fire and Rescue began with 22 members (of which 4 are still active members), and we only responded to fire calls.

West Macon Fire and Rescue was established in 1984, Our first fire station was located off U.S. 64 West at Cartoogechaye Creek Campground - which donated land to us to build our fire department. There were approximately 650 people from the Carson, Cartoogechaye, and Patton communities that signed a petition of interest to have West Macon Fire and Rescue established as a fire department. Around 199

0 we became the 2nd fire department in Macon County to start running medical calls at a Medical Responder Level. In 2004 our department was flooded as a result of Hurricane Ivan, and we had to relocate to our current location at 564 Charles Nolen Rd. West Macon Fire and Rescue currently has 26 active members in our department - including two full-time paid staff. Of our 26 members, 12 are medically trained; 5 EMT-Paramedic, 1 EMT-Intermediate, 6 EMT-Basic, and 1 Medical Responder. We also have 4 Rescue Technicians and 5 NC firefighters Level 1, 2, and 3. West Macon Responds to an average of 300 calls per year consisting of Structure Fires, Brush Fires, Vehicle Fires, MVCs, Foot Searches, Medical calls, and Public Assists. Within our fire district, we also do community service of fire alarm checks.

September is Su***de Prevention Month. The CDC reports first responder su***de rates significantly higher than those of ...
09/03/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month.

The CDC reports first responder su***de rates significantly higher than those of the general public, with many personnel dying by su***de rather than in the line of duty.

“Data from the CDC National Violent Death Reporting System shows that among tracked first responder su***des, 58% were law enforcement officers, 21% were firefighters, 18% were EMS providers, and 2% were public safety telecommunicators.” - US Fire Administration.

One way to prevent su***de is to break the stigma.

The bravest thing a person can do is ask for help.

You are not a burden.

You don’t have to face these battles alone.

Reach out to someone you trust. Reach out to a friend, one of your officers, pastor, or one of Macon County’s Chaplains.

There is a plan and purpose for your life (Jeremiah 29:11).

Check on your people. Listen without judgment. Take every cry for help seriously.

Our thoughts and prayers are also with those who have lost a family member, friend, or colleague to su***de.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. In an immediate emergency, call 911.

08/29/2026

Come on down today from 9-7 to Suport your local fire dept for a fun filled day!!!

08/25/2026
08/24/2026

Tomorrow our children go back to school here in Macon County. Watch for school busses making stops. Be patient so everyone gets to school and home safely.

Huge shoutout to Watson Contracting for donating their time and services to clear some trees around Station 1. We appre...
08/22/2026

Huge shoutout to Watson Contracting for donating their time and services to clear some trees around Station 1. We appreciate you!

08/20/2026

Our hearts are broken to hear of the unexpected passing of Paramedic Andrew Sutton.

Sutton was a bright light to Macon County. He inspired and taught many students and his coworkers.

He wasn’t only a coworker, but a friend. We shared countless conversations about life, cattle, hunting, and medicine that we will never forget.

We will miss him greatly. Please keep his family and the EMS/fire community in your prayers. 💔

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564 Charles Nolan Road
Franklin, NC
28734

Telephone

+18285245925

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