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The City of Newton Fire Department is committed to providing a superior level of emergency service that continually improves the quality of life, health and safety of the people we serve - the citizens of Newton.

06/21/2026

Updated post regarding the Hazmat incident on June 17th.

The City of Newton Fire Department received a fire alarm on Wednesday June 17th, reporting a sulfur dioxide leak at the Newton wastewater treatment plant located on Mackay Road.

Following preliminary verification by on-site professional personnel, the actual leaked substance was confirmed to be chlorine gas leaking to the atmosphere. Newton Fire Battalion 1 requested Catawba County Hazmat team, Catawba County Emergency management as well as Conover Fire Department.

Catawba County Hazmat entered the incident hot zone wearing Level A Hazmat suits. Crews located the leak source as a 1-ton capacity chlorine cylinder. After the first response team successfully completed leak stoppage work and evacuated the area in an orderly manner, a second team entered the site to conduct ventilation and air exchange, as well as continuous atmospheric monitoring.

After multiple rounds of comprehensive testing, it was confirmed that neither the
incident zone nor surrounding areas presented any Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) risk conditions. The site was formally handed back to the plant management to resume operations.

No emergency responders, plant staff, or members of the surrounding public sustained injuries throughout the entire incident, and no safety threats were posed to residents.

The cause of the leak has been determined to be a mechanical failure during a power interruption to the facility.

The smooth resolution of this incident was made possible by the regional mutual aid mechanism and routine professional training.

06/18/2026

HAZMAT INCIDENT - CHLORINE LEAK
City of Newton, NC Government

PLEASE AVOID THE AREA

Newton Fire and Catawba County Hazmat team have all leaks controlled as of 10:40pm

Official release will be posted later.

06/06/2026

10 Years of Remembrance – Captain Bradley Long
Today, June 6, 2026, marks the 10th anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Captain Bradley Long.

On June 6, 2016, Captain Long made the ultimate sacrifice while serving during an underwater recovery operation on Lake Norman. While assisting in the search for a missing swimmer as a member of Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire & Rescue, Captain Long and two other divers experienced an emergency underwater. While the other divers were able to surface, Captain Long however did not and was later recovered. At the time he was 28 years old.

Captain Long dedicated his life and career to serving others. He began his fire service career as a junior firefighter at the young age of 14, later joining the City of Newton Fire Department in 2007. Where he transitioned to a full-time firefighter in 2011. In 2015 he was promoted to the position of Captain. Throughout his career, he earned the respect of his fellow firefighters and the community through his unwavering commitment, leadership, and compassion for others.

For those who knew Bradley remember his constant smile, his willingness to help anyone in need, and his passion for the fire service. His legacy continues to live on through the firefighters he mentored, the lives he touched, and the example of selfless service he set for all of us.

Today, we pause to honor not only a brother but a leader, a friend, and a hero. Despite having ten years passed, Captain Long's sacrifice and dedication to the citizens he served will never be forgotten.

Please join us in remembering Captain Bradley Long and keeping his family, friends, and all those who served alongside him in your thoughts today.

Captain Bradley Long – Forever in Our Hearts. Forever a Member of the Newton Fire Department Family.

05/27/2026

Newton Fire Department was proud to assist alongside our regional partners during today’s propane leak incident in Hickory.

To ensure community safety, hazmat situations require collaboration, partnership, and the ability to work in unison with specialized training.

We are grateful for the continued collaboration between all Catawba County agencies and remain committed to serving and protecting the communities we protect.

05/17/2026

We want to thank Moss-Marlow for the outstanding work on our new station. Your professionalism and dedication paired with your exceptional attention to detail is appreciated.

We are looking forward to moving into our new station in the near future!

05/03/2026

N.C. Forest Service Lifts Burn Ban for 81 Counties Effective Sunday, May 3

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Forest Service has lifted the statewide ban on all open burning for 81 counties, effective at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

The ban, which went into effect on March 28 due to extremely hazardous fire conditions caused by prolonged drought, is being lifted in most of the state following recent rainfall and improved conditions. However, it remains in effect for the following 19 counties until further notice:

- Alamance
- Anson
- Cabarrus
- Chatham
- Davidson
- Davie
- Forsyth
- Gaston
- Guilford
- Iredell
- Mecklenburg
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Randolph
- Rockingham
- Rowan
- Stanly
- Stokes
- Union

**Important Reminders for Allowed Counties:**

- The lifting of the ban does **not** apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Local fire marshals still have authority to issue or restrict burning in those areas.
- All previously issued burn permits were canceled when the statewide ban began. Residents in the 81 counties where the ban has been lifted must obtain a new burn permit before conducting any open burning.
- Burn permits are available online at the NC Forest Service permit portal or through authorized local permitting agents.

Residents are still strongly encouraged to use extreme caution when burning, follow all permit conditions, and monitor local weather and fire danger ratings.

For the most up-to-date information on burn bans and fire danger in your area, check with your local NC Forest Service county ranger or visit the official NC Forest Service resources.

04/28/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/24/2026

🔥Structure Fire Response🔥
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At approximately 0250 hours on 24 April 2026, a grass and woods fire was reported near the 1800 blk of N Collage Ave.

First Due companies arrived to find a Large Commercial Structure with Heavy Fire showing.

At 0253 hours, the call was upgraded to a Commercial Structure Fire. First arriving companies began fire attack and upgraded to a second alarm, requesting companies from Hickory Fire Department and Conover Fire Department.

The City of Newton Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

Units on scene:
Newton
Engine 1
Engine 2
Engine 3
Ladder 1
Rescue 1
Battalion 1
Car 2 & 3

Conover Fire Department
Hickory Fire Department
Catawba County EMS
Piedmont Natural Gas

Units on standby:
Maiden Fire Department
Propst Crossroads Fire Department

The City of Newton Fire Department appreciates the professionalism and support of all the assisting and standby agencies during this incident.

04/17/2026

‼️State Wide Burn Ban‼️

The state of North Carolina remains under a burn ban. This means that no burning of yard debris, no campfires and no other outdoor burning of any kind is allowed.

Please be aware if you have a burning permit the North Carolina Foest Service has voided all permits making them no longer valid.

Penalties are possible for non-compliance.

04/14/2026

NEWTON FIRE DEPARTMENT MOVES TO PORTLAND SCHEDULE

Services provided to the citizens of Newton, NC, are the number one priority of the Newton Fire Department. In order to achieve that goal, the Newton Fire Department staff must be well rested and ready to respond at a moment's notice.

After a successful pilot program in October 2025, Newton Fire Department has made a permanent change to the Portland (1-3-2-3) schedule from the traditional 24/48 fire line staffing model.

Staff Decision:

After numerous hours of analysis combined with a data driven approach, the Portland schedule was voted on by suppression personnel, in which 92.59% of staff voted in favor of the permanent staffing model. This overwhelming response upholds the proof and impact the Portland schedule has on the department.

Portland Schedule Benefits:

For the staff's well-being and operational readiness, the Portland schedule has the following features:

Enhanced recovery time: Meaningful recovery (both physical and mental) is available to the staff with 72 hour rests that are built into the schedule.

Better alertness: Staff members are more alert and engaged due to the increased time away from shift.

Increased morale: The staffs recovery and work-life balance is improved by time at home with the family.

Investing in our staff allows for a higher commitment to community service.

The department will continue to invest in the safety, health, and sustainability of its personnel. Investing in our staff allows the department to continue providing safe, effective, and reliable services to the community.

We appreciate the department leadership for being responsive to the members needs and for keeping the department professional, prepared. and committed to the safety of the citizens of Newton.

Address

119 South Brady Avenue
Newton, NC
28658

Telephone

+18286954314

Website

http://www.newtonnc.gov/

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