Wallace Fire Department

10/19/2026

Thank you to the students and teachers at Wallace Elementary School for letting us visit last week to teach them about fire safety. It's important to instill foundational survival skills early, such as "Stop, Drop, and Roll" if clothing catches fire, testing smoke alarms monthly, and identifying two exits from every room. These actions significantly reduce the risk of severe burns, smoke inhalation, and fire-related fatalities.

10/19/2026

Now that we are getting settled into our new fire department, we are working on stocking our kitchen with some of the things we’ll need for department events, fundraisers, and community gatherings.
Our kitchen also plays an important role when emergencies hit our area. During hurricanes, storms, and other situations that may keep our firefighters and other first responders working for long hours, having a stocked kitchen gives us what we need to prepare and serve meals when needed.
We’ve put together an Amazon Wish List with some of the items we could use. If you’d like to purchase something from the list, we would greatly appreciate it! Every item helps us get our new kitchen ready to serve our department and our community when it’s needed most.
As always, thank you for supporting our volunteer fire department. We’re proud to serve such a great community, and we truly appreciate all the support you continue to show us!

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

Join us today at 4PM to celebrate the Wallace Fire Department's 100th anniversary and the grand opening of the new Wallace Fire Department building. This event is open to the public and will include station tours, refreshments, and a hose uncoupling ceremony. It will be held indoors, so you can stay dry. We hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

As a department our thoughts and prayers goes out to our brothers at Durham Fire department, and to the loved ones of the fallen firefighter of Durham Fire.

We would also like to lift up the injured firefighters and keep them in our prayers for a safe and speedy recovery.

10/02/2026

https://www.witn.com/2026/09/30/hospice-patient-fulfills-final-wish/

Recently, Wallace Fire helped fulfill one of the final wishes of George White, a 97-year-old Navy veteran and Daysprings Assisted Living patient, to get back into an 18-wheeler truck. The experience was very meaningful for George, who loves truck driving and spent more than 30 years behind the wheel. He also served two stints in the Navy, including during the Korean War.

Several truckers and trucks arrived for a 10:30 a.m. celebration at the facility for George White. He got into a truck and honked the horn.

09/30/2026

Great knockdown by the crews first on scene. Great work from our neighboring departments.

WALLACE — Fire crews from four different departments responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon near Wallace, ultimately saving a home from damage.

09/25/2026

As a department, we have been blessed and achieved a lot over the past two months. Here’s a quick recap:

- 5 members have become State Certified Emergency Vehicle Drivers.
- 33/34 members are now certified in Traffic Incident Management Systems.
- Multiple members will begin the FIP 3040 General and Communications course on October 1st.
- We are starting our annual hose testing this week.
- We’ve had several nights of training focused on offensive and defensive fire attack techniques.

In the last two months, we have also responded to one mutual aid call with Pender for an agricultural equipment fire. We also responded to multiple false fire alarms and several motor vehicle collisions.

With three months left in the year, we anticipate staying just as busy as we have been. Thank you to our community for your continued support.

Your family is Our family.

09/23/2026

We are excited to introduce our newest Probationary Firefighters to the team: Casey Hughes and Frederick Hazard (L-R). At Wallace Fire, all new firefighter candidates undergo a 12-month probationary period. During this time, they must complete a rigorous training program before participating in live burn exercises and interior fire suppression activities. Welcome to the team, Casey and Frederick!!

09/11/2026

9/11 NEVER FORGET.

25 years ago, on this day, changed many lives. We sit in silence and remember all the innocent lives that were lost that day.

Always in our hearts.