City of Laurinburg Fire Department

06/18/2026

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Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

06/12/2026

Regarding our last post, the incident has been cleared!

Thanks to all partners who helped with this situation.

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Laurinburg Fire Department Responds to Chemical Exposure Incident at Local Manufacturing Facility

Railroad Friction

LAURINBURG, N.C. — Emergency responders are currently on scene at a chemical exposure incident at a local manufacturing facility in Laurinburg.

The response includes personnel from the Laurinburg Fire Department, Scotland County EMS and Rescue, Scotland County Emergency Management, and North Carolina Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team (RRT) 3 from Fayetteville Fire Department personnel.

One patient was transported from the scene by medical helicopter for evaluation and treatment. At this time, no additional injuries have been reported.

Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team 3 is actively working to assess and mitigate the situation. Responders are coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of facility personnel as well as the first responders.

The Laurinburg Fire Department appreciates the cooperation of our partner agencies and the public as crews continue operations.

Agencies on Scene:
Laurinburg Fire Department
Scotland County EMS
Scotland County Rescue
Scotland County Emergency Management
North Carolina Hazardous Materials Regional Response Team 3 Fayetteville Fire Department

Media inquiries should be directed to the Laurinburg Fire Department.

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

06/11/2026

🚒🔥 HOT CARS CAN TURN DEADLY IN MINUTES 🔥🚒

As temperatures rise, please remember: Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle — not even for a minute.

Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a parked vehicle can climb rapidly, creating life-threatening conditions. Heatstroke can happen quickly and can be fatal.

✅ Always check the back seat before locking your vehicle.
✅ Keep vehicles locked when parked to prevent children from climbing inside.
✅ If you see a child or pet alone in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately.

A simple reminder can save a life. Help us spread the word and keep our community safe this summer.

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

06/09/2026

Tonight, the Laurinburg Fire Department conducted our quarterly water haul training, along with a facility tour of a local industrial plant. These training opportunities are critical in ensuring our firefighters remain prepared to effectively manage incidents in areas without an adequate hydrant water supply while also familiarizing ourselves with businesses and facilities within our community.

We would like to thank all of the Scotland County fire departments that participated in tonight's training. Working together through coordinated training and preparedness efforts helps us maintain the highest level of service possible and contributes to preserving the excellent insurance ratings that benefit the citizens of Scotland County.
Training together today makes us stronger and better prepared for tomorrow.

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

06/06/2026

🚒 Community Update from the Laurinburg Fire Department 🚒

The Laurinburg Fire Department has traditionally received an annual smoke alarm grant through the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (NCOSFM), which allows us to provide free smoke alarms to residents within our community.

Unfortunately, we have recently been notified that due to funding shortages, this grant will not be awarded this year. As a result, our current supply of smoke alarms is extremely limited, and we are unable to meet the growing demand. We understand that many citizens are already on our waiting list, and we sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

Please know that we are actively working with community stakeholders, local partners, and exploring additional grant opportunities to secure funding and continue this important life-safety program. Smoke alarms play a critical role in protecting lives and property, and we remain committed to finding solutions that will allow us to continue serving our residents.

We ask for your patience and understanding as we work through this challenge. We will provide updates as new information becomes available and will keep our community informed of any future opportunities to obtain smoke alarms.
Thank you for your continued support of the Laurinburg Fire Department and our mission to keep our community safe.

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

05/21/2026

Today, five members from the Laurinburg Fire Department and Scotland County Rescue Squad had the opportunity to attend advanced vehicle extrication training at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Ruckersville, Virginia. The training was made possible through the support of the National Auto Body Council, MESFire, and HURST Jaws of Life, and we are extremely thankful for the opportunity they provided for our members to attend.

This was an outstanding hands-on experience working with late-model vehicles and the newest rescue tools and extrication techniques being used in the fire and rescue service today. With vehicle technology constantly evolving, training on current model vehicles is more important than ever. From advanced steels and modern construction to updated safety systems, today’s class reinforced the reality that “the junkyard doesn’t replicate what’s on the road today.”

Training opportunities like this help ensure our personnel are prepared to safely and efficiently serve the citizens of Scotland County during serious motor vehicle accidents. We appreciate everyone involved in making this training possible and allowing our members the chance to learn alongside some of the best instructors in the industry.

We also enjoyed the opportunity to spend time in the pit training with Toranze Lee and other rescuers from across the region. Yadkin County Rescue Squad and Emergency Medical Services

HURST Jaws of Life
MESFire
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

Today we proudly honor our firefighters—the everyday heroes who put service above self. 🚒🔥

Through long shifts, dangerous conditions, and countless unknowns, you show up with courage and determination. You protect our families, our neighbors, and our future without hesitation. Having great staff makes for a great day's work; I'm proud to have each and every one of you by my side.

Thank you for everything you do—today and every day. ❤️

Jordan McQueen, Fire Chief

05/04/2026

🏕️⛺️With the state-issued ban being lifted for 81 North Carolina counties, many of you are wondering about those campfires for upcoming camping trips.⛺️🏕️

📌If you are camping in a state park or other state managed camping area in one of the 81 counties where the state’s ban has been removed, campfires would now be allowed.

📌If you are camping in a privately owned or managed campground in one of the 81 counties where the state’s ban has been removed, the same would apply. Campfires would now be allowed as long as there were no local restrictions or permitting requirements to abide by. Check with the place you intend to camp before assuming a fire is allowed.

📌**UPDATE: Fire restrictions for Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan have been lifted by the USDA Forest Service as of May 4, 2026.**
If you are camping in a national forest anywhere in the state, campfires are not allowed outside of developed recreation sites. The USDA Forest Service enacted fire restrictions for all four national forests Wednesday, April 15. Until removed by the USDA Forest Service, those fire restrictions remain in effect for the Pisgah, Nantahala, Uwharrie and Croatan. For more information about the restrictions and what is allowed/not allowed: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/alerts/fire-restrictions-all-four-national-forests-north-carolina.

The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties effective 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3. The statewide ban on open burning went into effect March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions, and the ban remains in effect for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties until further notice.

The lifting of the burn ban in 81 counties does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift a burn ban within those 100 feet.

👉News release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/05/02/states-ban-open-burning-lifted-81-north-carolina-counties-conditions-improve-recent-rain
👉Map: https://www.ncagr.gov/nc-forest-service/nc-forest-service-map-states-ban-open-burning-lifted-81-north-carolina-counties-conditions-improve/open