Walkertown Fire Department Inc.

05/27/2026

** ROAD CLOSURE***

HWY 311 (Walnut Cove Rd) is closed at the county line due to an overturned tractor trailer.

Please use alternative routes.

05/26/2026

Crews are on the scene of a working fire in the 5000 Block of Lake Morris Rd. In Walkertown.

05/23/2026

On behalf of a grateful community, we at the Walkertown Fire Department would like to show appreciation to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Please celebrate this weekend in remembrance and safety.

05/11/2026

Walkertown Fire Department is proud to partner with Forsyth Technical Community College by donating one of our fire trucks to their Fire Academy program.

This truck has provided many years of dedicated service to the Walkertown community and, during its final years in frontline service, proudly served as the first-out engine at our old Talleys Station. Since then, it has remained in reserve status.

After many discussions, we wanted to ensure this piece of apparatus would continue serving a meaningful purpose by helping train and develop the future of the fire service throughout our area. We reached out to Forsyth Technical Community College, and they determined the truck would be a valuable addition to one of their programs.

Today, we are proud to announce that Engine 125 is officially 10-42 for the final time with Walkertown Fire Department — but it still has many years of service ahead with FTCC, helping educate and prepare the next generation of firefighters.

We thank Engine 125 for its years of faithful service to our community and look forward to seeing the impact it will continue to make in the future. 🚒

05/08/2026

05/03/2026

⛔️ The N.C. Forest Service burn ban REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR FORSYTH COUNTY past 100 feet from an occupied dwelling.

⚠️ Prohibits all open burning regardless of whether a -
permit was previously issued .
-Includes campfires, debris burning, fire pits, burn barrels, and fireworks.
-Grills and barbecues are allowed if no local ordinance prohibits them.
-Portable gas stoves or grills are recommended for outdoor cooking during the ban.

🚨 Within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, local fire marshals have jurisdiction; check with your jurisdiction for local rules

⚠️ The Forsyth County local burn ban has been rescinded for all of Forsyth County, excluding the city and town limits of Winston-Salem and Kernersville. This applies only within 100 feet of an occupied
structure.

✅ If your fire is close to your house and you’re outside city/town limits , you’re good.

🛑 If you’re in the city limits of Winston-Salem, Town limits of Kernersville, the Village of Clemmons, or burning far from your house in the woods or elsewhere (100’ plus), you’re not.

👮‍♂️ If you are caught burning illegally, you may face citations or fines by the authority having jurisdiction.

We understand open burning may cause confusion and frustration but please understand these rules have been set into play to keep all our lives and property safe. If you have questions please feel free to contact us or your local authorities.

04/13/2026

04/12/2026

On Friday, April 10th, Salem Chapel Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported House Fire in the 4000 block of Louella Lane. When units arrived, they found a single family dwelling with smoke and flames showing. Through the hard work and efforts of several firefighters, the fire was brought under control with no civilian injuries. We want to thank our neighboring agencies for their assistance as well as our community members for their support. The cause is under investigation.

Walkertown Fire Department Inc.
Walnut Cove Fire & Rescue
Mineral Springs Vol. Fire and Rescue Sta. 18
Forsyth County Fire Division
Forsyth County Emergency Services - EMS Division
Belews Creek Fire Department
Piney Grove Fire and Rescue Department
South Stokes Fire&Rescue

04/11/2026

About 35 firefighters were needed to bring the fire under control. FULL STORY⬇️