White Plains Volunteer Fire Department

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

⛈️ Good Afternoon, White Plains Community!

Last night's storms left behind flooded areas, downed trees, and scattered debris. Additional storms are possible through the weekend.

⚠️ Never drive through flooded roadways.
🌳 Watch for fallen trees and limbs.
⚡ Stay clear of downed power lines.

Stay alert, stay prepared, and stay weather aware.

The members of White Plains Volunteer Fire Department are proud to serve this community and thank you for your continued support. 🚒

06/12/2026

There are multiple weather related incidents in the area at this time. Please do not travel unless absolutely necessary.

06/12/2026

☀️🏊 Pool days are some of the best days of summer—but safety comes first.

Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. Always keep a close eye on children around water, use properly fitted life jackets, and never swim alone.

A few simple precautions can make all the difference.

Stay alert. Stay safe. Enjoy your summer. 💙

06/11/2026

🔥 HEAT ALERT 🔥

Dangerous heat is expected across our area today, June 11. Heat index values may reach well into the upper 90s and low 100s, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.

☀️ Limit time outdoors during the hottest part of the day.
💧 Drink plenty of water—even if you aren't thirsty.
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
🚗 Never leave children or pets in a vehicle.
👵 Check on elderly family members and neighbors.

Know the signs:
🥵 Heat Exhaustion – Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea.
🚨 Heat Stroke – Confusion, hot dry skin, unconsciousness. Call 911 immediately.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe today.

06/11/2026

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING 🚨

📍 Northeastern Surry County

⛈️ Rainfall:
• 1–2 inches already fallen since 6:30 PM
• Up to 3 more inches possible in the next hour

⚠️ Areas Impacted:
• Mount Airy
• Flat Rock
• Woodville
• Westfield

🌊 Flooding Possible Along:
• Ararat River
• Big Creek
• Chinquapin Creek
• Johnson Creek
• Silverleaf Creek
• Flat Shoal Creek
• Faulkner Creek
• Meadow Branch
• Pinch Gut Creek

❗ DO NOT drive through flooded roads.
❗ Turn Around, Don't Drown.
❗ Move to higher ground if flooding threatens your area.

Please share to help keep our community informed.

06/06/2026

🐾☀️ **White Plains Volunteer Fire Department Reminder** ☀️🐾

As temperatures rise, remember that a parked vehicle can become deadly in just minutes—even with the windows cracked.

**Friends don't let friends wait in hot cars.** That includes our four-legged family members. If it's too hot for you, it's too hot for them.

Before you lock your vehicle:
✅ Take your pets with you
✅ Check the back seat before walking away
✅ If you see an animal in distress, call 911 immediately

Let's work together to keep our pets safe this summer. 🐶❤️

🐾🚒

06/03/2026

🚨 Traffic Advisory from the Surry County Sheriff’s Office 🚨

📍 Thursday, June 4, 2026
Residents should expect increased traffic along Highway 601 near the intersections of Cadle Ford Road and Old Cadle Ford Road beginning around 2:00 PM and continuing into the late evening hours. Please use caution while traveling in the area and allow extra time for travel.

📍 Friday, June 5, 2026
Highway 601 will be closed to through traffic at the intersections of Cadle Ford Road and Old Cadle Ford Road from 12:30 PM until approximately 5:00 PM. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and plan accordingly.

We appreciate everyone’s patience, cooperation, and understanding during this time. Please travel safely.

Please share this post to help spread the word throughout the community.

06/02/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month. 💜

Behind every call, every siren, and every uniform is a person carrying experiences that others may never fully understand. PTSD can affect firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, dispatchers, and all first responders.

At White Plains Volunteer Fire Department, we want our brothers and sisters to know this:
It’s okay to not be okay.
You are not alone.
Help is available.

Checking on each other is just as important as answering the next call. Together, we stand strong, support one another, and remind those struggling that there is hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. 💜

06/02/2026

White Plains Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Cruise-In on May 31st such a tremendous success! 🚒🏁

We are incredibly grateful for the support from our community, sponsors, volunteers, and participants. We hope everyone had a great time, and we look forward to hopefully making this an annual event in the future!

Special thanks to:

• Dobson Fire Department
• Lollie and Pops Sweet Treats
• Rogers Tractor
• Kings Garage
• Smiths Diesel
• The Dairy Center
• Cooke Rentals
• Cory Haymore
• Florence Martin
• Phil Marsh
• Mack Maclean
• Mt. Airy DBA
• Pilot Mountain Gun Shop
• Scenic Motors
• Mt. Airy Tire
• Shell Rapid L**e of Mt. Airy
• Parrish Tire of Mt. Airy
• Vanguard Truck Sales
• O'Reilly Auto Parts of Mount Airy

And a very special THANK YOU to all of the participants who brought vehicles out and helped make this event such a huge success. We truly appreciate the support shown to our department and community. ❤️

Thank you all again, and we hope to see everyone again next time!