Red Oak Fire Department

06/11/2026

It's no secret that summer has arrived. With temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s for the next few days, it's crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure if possible. Knowing the signs of heat-related illnesses is also important. Please use caution and stay hydrated during this heat! 🥵🔥🥵

05/23/2026

A huge shout out to our very on firefighter Riley Proctor! He is part of the 2026 graduating class from RMA. His dedication to his academics and the fire department are unmatched. Congratulations buddy and continue to make us proud.

05/23/2026

On behalf of the Red Oak Fire Department, we would like to wish the Northern Nash High School graduating class of 2026 a big congratulations!

05/05/2026

🚨 May 3–9 is Hurricane Preparedness Week! 🚨

Now is the time to make sure you are ready: make a plan, refresh your emergency kit, review evacuation plans, know how to stay informed for weather updates, and ensure your insurance and important documents are up to date.

✅ Build or refresh your emergency kit
✅ Review your family’s evacuation plan
✅ Stay informed with trusted weather updates
✅ Protect important documents and valuables

Preparation saves lives. Let’s keep our communities safe—share this message and check in on your neighbors!

05/05/2026

Happy international firefighters day, from your favorite fire dept!

04/27/2026

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

04/11/2026

The burn ban is still in effect!!! Please no outdoor burning for the foreseeable future. This means no burn permits will be issued until this is lifted.

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

03/28/2026

Please remember this before you light a fire outside!

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/23/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

03/16/2026