Chesterfield Fire Rescue

06/23/2026

Updates for June 23:
1) Here will be training at the station this evening. The hydraulic tools did not come in as expected and so we will not be cutting up cars as I had hoped.
2) TRAINING: We will be hosting a Driver/Pump Operator refresher course during the Tuesday of July. July 7, 14, and 21st training will start at 6 pm as this will be a WPCC class to recertify our drivers and pump operators. This is a required class for driver operators. Anyone 18 and over may drive the apparatus during these classes per WPCC rules.
Other WPCC Training Courses coming up are in the comments:
3) BUILDING AND GROUNDS: Weather dependent, there will be a tea working on replacing our rain gutters this week at the station. Use caution when entering the station and watch for their equipment.
4) APPARATUS: As of June 29, 76 Engine 3 will be the first out engine for all structure fires. We will be updating the SOPs to reflect this. 76 Brush 2 has been having battery issues and First Due Apparatus has been contacted for repair.
5) ATTENDANCE: SOPs require 36 hours of training annually and that members attend at least 1 training a month. There have been a lot of members not attending training and we need you to make the effort to attend or we may suspend you from emergency response. We are ¾ of the way through the reimbursement year and there are members still without 36 hours. It does not matter how many calls you run, if you do not meet the minimum training requirements, you will not receive reimbursement and may be removed from the roster on December 31st. Please join us for training.
6) PAID STAFF: Part-time staff start Monday, June 29th at 0800.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all firefighters of Chesterfield Fire Rescue that are fathers or who will take this day to remember their own fathers. Fathers are so important in the lives that their children, and we are grateful for all those who have fathered our firefighters.

06/16/2026

This simulation from tonight's Fireground Ops 9 class at the WPCC Regional Fire & Rescue Training ETSC demonstrates the plan for controlling a leaking propane cylinder that has found ignition. Though incidents like this are rare, training to be prepared for them is necessary and included in these certification courses.

Special thanks to the Instructors from WPCC who dedicate their time to helping our firefighters learn.

06/15/2026

2000 on 6/14/26- there is a significant water main break on NC-18 just North of Hartland Road. Morganton Water Resources have been notified and are responding. Traffic is down to one lane at this time. Be advised this may cause delays in your travels this evening.

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Crews from Chesterfield Fire Rescue were out to the Hartland Church of God for their . They have vendors and food trucks until 4pm, so join us if you can!

06/13/2026

The shortage of volunteer firefighters is not only a national problem, it is a local one, too. At Chesterfield Fire Rescue we will soon begin staffing a daytime firefighter, but we need new volunteers to keep providing service to the community. If you want to volunteer, message the page or come see us any Tuesday evening at 7pm.

Departments struggle to recruit as number of unpaid firefighters drops to lowest level since 1991

06/04/2026

Chesterfield Fire Rescue provided coverage with an Engine and 4 man company last night with 76 Engine 3 and a 4 man company while Morganton Public Safety was on the structure fire on South Sterling street. We are glad we could provide support for the city and are always glad to be a good neighbor.

06/02/2026

Sharing for one of our community churches. They are still seeking vendors, as well. Contact their page if interested.

Also looking for additional vendors to come and join us on June 13