Thomasville Fire & Rescue

06/19/2026

This week, members of Thomasville Fire & Rescue are continuing their Technical Rescuer Ropes certification training, building the skills needed to safely operate in some of the most challenging rescue environments.

This multi-month program is designed to progress from the fundamentals of rope rescue to more advanced, high-angle operations.

Rope rescue incidents are low-frequency but high-risk events, and preparation matters. Whether it is an injured worker, a confined-space rescue, a steep embankment, or an elevated rescue, our crews must be ready to respond with precision, teamwork, and confidence.

Training like this reflects the commitment of our members to continually improve their skills and provide the highest level of service to the Thomasville community.

Strong work by all crews involved as they continue pushing themselves, learning together, and preparing for the call we hope never comes.

05/29/2026

We're proud to announce the successful completion of our smoke alarm canvas in partnership with Mohawk Industries - Wood & Laminate Thomasville and the American Red Cross!

Together, these teams installed 76 smoke alarms and provided critical fire safety education to 36 local families throughout Thomasville. This collaborative effort demonstrates what we can accomplish when businesses, nonprofits, and emergency services work together to protect our community.

A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers from Mohawk Industries and the American Red Cross who gave their time to make our neighborhoods safer. Your commitment to community service is truly inspiring!

Events like this are vital to our mission of keeping Thomasville safe. Working smoke alarms save lives, and we're grateful for partners who share our commitment to fire prevention and public safety.

If you are in need of a smoke alarm in the Thomasville area, please contact us at 336-475-5545 or [email protected]

05/25/2026

Freedom has a cost, and today we remember those who paid it in full. Thomasville Fire & Rescue humbly honors the fallen service members whose legacy lives on in the country they protected.

05/20/2026

We were honored to have collaborated with Programa Mayday México for an evening of joint training, collaboration, and camaraderie, which facilitated a valuable exchange of training techniques between the two nations. This experience was profoundly enriching for our members, as it highlighted that dedication, passion for service, and esprit de corps know no geographical bounds.

We extend our gratitude to The City of Thomasville, NC - Government administration for their support in this initiative. Special appreciation is due to Atalia Cardenas, City of Thomasville's Economic Mobility Director, and her husband Efrain, for providing linguistic support.

The bread and pastries prepared by La Flor de Veracruz, located at 218 National Hwy, provided our guests with a taste of home during their week-long training visit to North Carolina. We look forward to future partnership opportunities with Programa Mayday Mexico!
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Tuvimos el honor de colaborar con el Programa Mayday México en una tarde de capacitación, colaboración y compañerismo, que facilitó un valioso intercambio de técnicas de entrenamiento entre las dos naciones. Esta experiencia fue profundamente enriquecedora para nuestros miembros, ya que puso de manifiesto que la dedicación, la pasión por el servicio y el espíritu de equipo no conocen fronteras geográficas.

Expresamos nuestro agradecimiento a la administración municipal de la ciudad de Thomasville, Carolina del Norte, por su apoyo a esta iniciativa. Un agradecimiento especial a Atalia Cárdenas, directora de Movilidad Económica de la ciudad de Thomasville, y a su esposo Efraín, bombero por brindar apoyo lingüístico.

El pan y los pasteles preparados por La Flor de Veracruz, ubicada en la Carretera Nacional 218, brindaron a nuestros invitados un sabor de casa durante su visita de capacitación de una semana a Carolina del Norte. ¡Esperamos con interés futuras oportunidades de colaboración con el Programa Mayday México!

05/12/2026

At Thomasville Fire & Rescue, serving our community goes far beyond calls. Investing time in our schools and connecting with the next generation is one of the most meaningful things we do.

Thank you to Communities In Schools of Thomasville and Liberty Drive Elementary for allowing us to be part of something special. We appreciate the partnership and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact together.

What an amazing school year we have had with the support of the Thomasville Fire & Rescue team! These gentlemen have been a fixture in our schools all year, participating in our Lunch Buddies Program at Liberty Drive Elementary! We are sincerely grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to bring wonderful community members into the schools. Thank You!

05/10/2026

To all the firefighter moms out there…

There’s an old song that says,
“Mommas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys…”

And today, we’re just thankful you listened to that advice.

You raised the ones who miss holidays, birthdays, and sleep to answer someone else’s worst day.
The ones who learned courage, sacrifice, hard work, and compassion long before they ever put on a uniform.

But before there was a firefighter, there was a mom.

A mom who stayed up late worrying.
A mom who answered “I’m fine” texts at 3AM.
A mom who taught strength, humility, respect, and service.
A mom who says a prayer every time their son or daughter is on the job.

Behind every firefighter is someone who helped build them into the person they are today.

So today, we celebrate the moms who traded cowboys for firefighters.
And trust us… the world is better because of it.

From all of us at Thomasville Fire & Rescue, Happy Mother’s Day to the women who helped raise some of the bravest we know.

05/05/2026

Thomasville Fire & Rescue has been conducting our annual trench rescue refresher training, focusing on one of the most dangerous and technical emergencies we face.

With the continued growth and development across our area, excavation work is happening every day. A trench collapse can occur without warning and quickly become a life-threatening situation. This training ensures our firefighters are prepared to operate safely, stabilize hazardous environments, and perform precise rescues when seconds matter most.

This type of training does not happen alone, and we are grateful for the strong partnerships that helped make it possible.

We would like to thank Davidson County 911 for being on site to support communications during the operation, Wallburg Fire & Rescue for training alongside our crews, Garrett’s Towing and Recovery for providing a realistic vehicle-in-trench scenario, and the City of Thomasville Streets Department for their work in excavating and preparing the trench site.

Strong training builds strong response. Strong partnerships make it possible.

05/01/2026

We’re out here RIGHT NOW at the Annual TCS Health Fair at Thomasville High School from 4–7 PM, and you’ve still got time to come see us!

Stop by the Thomasville Fire & Rescue booth to meet the crew, grab some info, and check out all the great things happening across the event… free health screenings, activities, food trucks, and more.

And let’s be real… you don’t want to miss Doc.
He’s out here in full style, rocking his sunglasses and stealing the show. Come snap a picture with the coolest dog at the fair and say hello!

Thomasville High School
Now until 7 PM

Come on out, bring the family, and spend some time with us!

04/27/2026

Friday night, Thomasville Fire and Rescue responded to a call that hit a little different.

Just before dark, a local family found their donkey, Miss Kitty, stuck in deep mud near a pond. She had likely been there for hours and couldn’t move.

What followed was a coordinated effort with more than 20 responders working together to get her out. Personnel were out there side by side, some of them up to their thighs in mud, doing whatever it took.

We were also joined by our partners from Piedmont Emergency Animal Response Team and Garrett’s Towing, whose help made a big difference in bringing this rescue to a successful end.

This wasn’t a quick in and out call. It took time, teamwork, and a whole lot of determination.

We’re proud of the way everyone came together for this one. Calls like this may not be what people think of every day, but they matter to the families in our community, and they matter to us too.

The last update we received from the family is that Miss Kitty is doing well and on the road to recovery.

04/25/2026

Real training. Real reps. Real partnerships.

This week, crews with Thomasville Fire & Rescue worked on vertical ventilation using the roof simulator at Davidson-Davie Community College. From ladder placement and footing to saw control and coordinated cuts, every detail matters when you’re operating above a fire.

This is where muscle memory is built. This is where confidence is earned.

We appreciate Davidson-Davie for providing a training environment that helps our firefighters stay sharp and ready to serve.

When the call comes in, there’s no guesswork, just training, teamwork, and ex*****on.