Chesterfield Fire Rescue

09/04/2026

VERY IMPORTANT: Chesterfield Fire Rescue will be conducting and inventory of department issued equipment. ALL members fo Chesterfield Fire Rescue and Chesterfield Fire and Rescue Auxiliary are REQUIRED to bring ANY & ALL assigned equipment back to the Fire Station for inventory starting Monday, September 7 and no later than Tuesday, September 22. This includes radios, pagers, turnout gear, boots, tools, helmets, etc. We want this to be a quick process so that we get the inventory completed and your gear back to you in a matter of moments. However, certain important points are:

• Members who do not return gear by 9/22 will forfeit the equipment and the department will take any action necessary to have equipment returned up to and including civil action.

• Members who have duplicate gear, multiple pairs of gloves, or multiple radios will likely only have one set returned to them.

• Members who have not been participating in training or calls may be asked to keep your gear at the station until you are able to participate more fully to ensure it is being stored safely and to encourage members to become more active.

Any questions may be directed toward Chief Tj Robinson or Assistant Chief Robert Kalinowski. Thank you.

09/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Fire Officers names at Chesterfield Fire Rescue
The Officers of the Chesterfield Fire Rescue met this week and made some changes to our officer’s and the department’s leadership structure. Effective immediately, the following changes have been made to officer positions and radio numbers.
1. Chief – Tj Robinson 760
2. Assistant Chief Robert Kalinowskii 761
3. Captain Jeremy Cooke 762
4. Captain Brandon Robinson 765
5. Lieutenant Chris Beheler 763
6. Lieutenant Jeff Hoffman 764
7. Lieutenant Kyle Foy 766
8. Safety Officer Aj Foy 767
Chesterfield Fire Rescue thanks our community for its continued support and looks forward to the growth that these officers will bring to our community’s fire department. If you are interested in helping the fire department in any capacity, please message the page or join us at the station any Tuesday night at 7 pm.

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09/01/2026

Updates for 9/1/26:
1) There is training this evening at 7 pm at the station.
2) TRAINING: Chesterfield will be hosting an “Introduction to Technical Rescue (TR) - FRC 1200,” course REQUIRED for all firefighters who do not hold complete firefighter certification. This WPCC Regional Fire & Rescue Training course will be open to all departments and held at our station from 6pm to 10 pm on the following dates: September 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 28, & 29, along with an all day (8am – 5 pm) skills day on September 26th. The Chesterfield Fire and Rescue Auxiliary will provide a meal on the first day of training for each week of training and the Saturday. Those who are certified NC firefighters are exempt (receive credit) for this course, but may audit for training hours.
3) FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING: September BLS In-Service Obstetrical Emergencies. WPCC Emergency Medical Services
a. BLS in-service dates and times: 3rd @ St 73 (1900-2200), 8th @ St 60 (1900-2200), 10th @ St 77 (1900-2200), 16th @ St 74 (1900-2200)
b. ALS In-Service dates and times: (9th)FHEC 1900–2200, (10th) FHEC 0900–1200, (15th) FHEC 1900–2200, (16th)FHEC 0900–1200
4) TRAINING: Cleveland County Fire College registration has now opened for members wanting to take a class there. The Fire College is scheduled for November 13-15. There is a catalog at the station, and more information is available at https://clevelandcc.edu/firecollege/ . If you work want to register, see Chief Robinson to use the station’s card to pay your registration. If the department pays and you don’t attend, you must pay back the registration and any costs.
5) PUBLIC SAFETY EVENTS: Catawba Valley Baptist Church will be hosting its annual Chesterfield Community Festival on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 4:00–7:00pm at 706 Lenoir Rd (across from Walter Johnson Middle School). Chesterfield Fire Rescue will provide a truck and personnel for fire prevention education.
6) PUBLIC SAFETY EVENTS: The New Dimensions School PTO is hosting a Harvest Festival on October 9th (5:30p - 7p) and Chesterfield Fire Rescue will be providing a truck and personnel to provide fire prevention education during the festival.
7) COLLEGE EVENT: WPCC has invited members to the Grand Opening of the new Regional ESTC on Vine Arden Road. The Grand Opening is September 11 from 0800-1100.
8) FIT FOR DUTY: Mark your calendars for the following important dates:
December 5- The Annual Christmas Dinner and Awards Banquet will be held. All current and retired members of Chesterfield Fire Rescue, the Chesterfield Fire Auxiliary, and the Board of Directors, along with their significant others and any minor children living with them, are invited to join us for an evening of celebration!

08/29/2026

Burke County Public Health is sharing information about a mobile petting zoo that was at a private event on Miller Mills Road on August 9. Several goats associated with the petting zoo have tested positive for rabies.

If you attended the event and had direct contact with the animals, please call (828) 764-1165 with any questions or concerns.

Rabies PEP Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/hcp/clinical-care/post-exposure-prophylaxis.html

08/25/2026

Updates for August 25, 2026:
1. There is training scheduled tonight at 7 pm at the station for all firefighters. As a reminder, members who do not meet training hours, are not present at least once a month for training, or who are not responding to calls may be asked for their gear and equipment back so it can be distributed to those who are responding and attending.
2. TRAINING: Chesterfield will be hosting an “Introduction to Technical Rescue (TR) - FRC 1200,” course required for all firefighters who are not certified firefighters. This course will be held at our station from 6pm to 10 pm on the following dates: September 7, 8, 16, 17, 21, 22, 28, & 29, along with an all day (8am – 5 pm) skills day on September 26th. I am asking the Fire Auxiliary to provide a meal on the first day of training for each week of training and the Saturday (So, a meal on Sept. 7, 16, 21, 26, 28). Topics for this course include:
a. Rescue principles and safety considerations
b. Health and wellness for technical rescuers
c. Introduction to rope systems, knots, and mechanical advantages
d. Common rescue scenarios and equipment use
e. This course prepares students for and is required to attend the next certifications in the TR series.
3. APPARATUS: Rescue 1 is back in service following the replacement of the electronic control board for the emergency lights.
4. TRAINING: Cleveland County Fire College registration has now opened for members wanting to take a class there. The Fire College is scheduled from November 13-15. There is a catalog at the station, and more information is available at https://clevelandcc.edu/firecollege/ . If you work with me to register, I will use the station’s card to pay your registration. If the department pays and you don’t attend, you must pay back the registration and any costs.
5. CHIEFS REPORT: Ladies and gentlemen, with Chesterfield hosting this Intro to TR course, I need at least 8 members to attend to make the roster. In order for our agency to maintain our Light Rescue certification, we must maintain 8 members who are either certified firefighters or certified in TR. Our part-time staff bolster those numbers for us, but we need more volunteers to get active in this department, in training, and as leaders. In short, we need YOU! If there is a reason you can’t attend every Tuesday, I understand, but let’s talk about it. We need you to attend training at least once a month. Even our Part-Time staff are asked to attend in-person training with the department to get to know our volunteers and share their knowledge. I appreciate you dedicating your time and efforts to volunteering with us. You make a difference in this community!

32nd Annual Fire & Rescue College November 13-15, 2026 Online Registration Instructions. *This is in two parts. STEP 1 – Registration Fee: A $25 Registration Fee is required for all students affiliated with NC Fire, Rescue, EMS, or Law Enforcement agencies. This one-time registration fee is non-re...

08/23/2026

Tomorrow, Monday, August 24th is the first day of school for Burke County Public Schools. That means the return of bus traffic in the morning and afternoon. Please be cautious in your morning travels and watch for stopped school buses!

08/19/2026

Crews worked on extrication scenarios this evening during our weekly Tuesday training. We are currently seeking new members from our Chesterfield Community to bolster our response. If you're interested in joining, message our page!

08/10/2026

Today is the day! Join us this evening for our Annual Meeting of the Corporation and have your voice heard on the Fire Department's management and future. We need our community's support and input as we elect board members to guide the department in the coming year.

08/04/2026

Come join us at our Annual Meeting!