Harrells Volunteer Fire Department

06/12/2026

Some fly by action on scene

06/12/2026

Several agencies are working a large woods fire at the Duplin/Pender line off Alderman road

HarrellsFD, NCFS, Pender Fire, Duplin EMS

06/03/2026

Congratulations, Chief James!

We are excited to announce our 2026 40 Under 40 Honorees! Congratulations to these outstanding young professionals who are making a meaningful impact in their workplaces, industries, and communities across southeastern North Carolina.

🌟 Kevin Blackburn – Kids Making It
🌟 Nicole Caldwell – nCino, Inc.
🌟 Zachary Cockerham – Novant Health
🌟 Nathaniel H. Cook – Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, LLP
🌟 Rachel Crouse – Coastal Horizons / Junior League of Wilmington
🌟 Dr. Alston Enz – Wilmington Health Family Medicine
🌟 Ashlee Fritz – Wilmington Wall Printing
🌟 Julio Fuentes – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
🌟 John Gavin – Cameron Management
🌟 Keaton Gilleece – King Neptune Restaurant, Jimmy's Bar, Jimmy's Inland, Double Header, Kruiser's Mobile Bar
🌟 Bobby Guntoro – UNCW
🌟 Sara Harts – Paws4People Foundation
🌟 Drew Haygood – Wilmington Health
🌟 Will Hayes – Corning Credit Union
🌟 Chief Shelton James – Town of Leland Fire Department
🌟 David Joyner – Wilmington City Council, Assistant District Attorney
🌟 Kanon Kennedy – City of Wilmington Martin Luther King Center
🌟 Tanner Konrady – Konrady and Son Construction
🌟 Kyle Metzger-Gee – nCino
🌟 David Miller – WB Brawley Company
🌟 Bailey Minish, MD – Novant Health Family Medicine
🌟 LeRon Montgomery – NAACP New Hanover County
🌟 Hilary Ozenbaugh – Communities In Schools of Cape Fear
🌟 Emily Patterson – LS3P Associates
🌟 Kyndall Peele – UNCW College of Health and Human Services
🌟 Jesse Pridgen – Liberty Health
🌟 Caleb Rash – Murchison, Taylor & Gibson, PLLC
🌟 Roberto Ramirez, RN, BSN – Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
🌟 Jeremy Roberts – PBMares
🌟 Lori Schweikert – University of North Carolina Wilmington
🌟 Sarah Scully – Global Laser Enrichment
🌟 Alexis Siebert – Patriot Roofing & Exteriors
🌟 Sarah Stone – Excite Credit Union
🌟 Makenzie VanderWerff – MegaCorp Logistics
🌟 Alondra Vazquez Jurado – Community Adaptation Program, American Red Cross
🌟 Rock Vomer – Avance Care
🌟 Brooke Wallace – Eastern Therapy PT, OT and Speech
🌟 Madelyn Wampler – New Hanover County Government
🌟 Marae West – Sandbar Oyster Company
🌟 Jessica Wilson – Carolinas Ready Mixed Concrete Association

We invite the community to join us as we recognize these exceptional leaders on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Pointe 14 Theater (2223 Blockbuster Road).
More details here: https://www.wilmingtonchamber.org/events/details/2026-40-under-40-awards-3897

05/12/2026

Last night, we conducted live fire training drills focusing on hose advancement and fire behavior. Training like this helps ensure our personnel stay prepared and ready to perform when it matters most. Train like it’s real. 🚒🔥

05/05/2026

We have some exciting news for our department!!!

We’ve officially placed an order for a new E-One engine through Fire Connections, Inc. This apparatus is being built with purpose designed for reliability, efficiency, and to meet the needs of our community for many years to come.

This is a big step forward, and it wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of our truck committee, the hard work of our department and board, and the partnership with the county. Most importantly, thank you to our community for your continued trust and support in allowing us to carry out our mission.

Estimated delivery: 2029

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05/05/2026

On International Firefighters’ Day, we recognize the firefighters who show up, do the job, and take care of their communities every day.

Proud of the members of Harrells Fire Department and thankful for the support from our neighboring departments and community.

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05/04/2026

Another busy weekend for Harrells Fire Department.

Today, we responded to a fire in Garland as part of our automatic aid system. While we receive assistance from neighboring departments when needed, we also respond to support them ensuring the closest resources are on scene as quickly as possible.

We’re proud to work alongside our mutual aid partners and appreciate the teamwork that helps keep all of our communities safe.

As always, thank you for your continued support. 🚒

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

Saturday Talk 🚒

Today’s picture is from a dispatched residential structure fire in our district. While it did not turn out to be a working fire, it’s a good reminder of why we respond the way we do.

We often get asked, why do we have other departments respond to Harrells?

It comes down to getting the right resources on scene, fast.

Structure fire calls require multiple personnel and tasks at once. Having automatic aid in place means additional units are already en route, allowing us to operate more efficiently, safely, and in line with best practices.

We also want to thank our automatic aid departments for their response and continued partnership today we appreciate the teamwork.

At the end of the day, it’s about being ready and providing the best service possible to our community.

05/01/2026

Harrells Fire successfully conducted a Physical Rescue of four stranded boaters on the Black River. The survivors were stranded for over 12 hours last night and we were contacted for services around 0400 this morning. They were located using a Sampson County Fire Marshal Drone and the FD rescue boat. This was a successful ending to a potential disaster. Harrells Fire would like to acknowledge the assistance provided by;
Sampson EMS
Sampson Emergency Services
Atkinson FD
Pender Fire
Union Rescue
Autryville FD
NC Wildlife
Sampson County 911
The search area encompassed areas in 3 counties and all agencies worked together seamlessly.