North Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue

05/26/2026

Join us this Sunday for some breakfast🥞☕️

04/16/2026

Due to the current weather conditions see below ⬇️

🚫 Public Notice: Burn Ban in Effect ❗❗️❗️

Due to the increased risk for wildfires due to the current extreme atmospheric and drought conditions, Frederick County will be under an open air burn ban effective
Thursday, April 16th, 2026, until further notice.

No person shall kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintain any open burning during this time. This prohibition includes all bonfires, ceremonial fires, camping fires, barrel fires, etc. This regulation does not include barbecue grills, smokers, or any device that emits smoke through a chimney or stack.

This action is being instituted in accordance with Chapter 45 Article II section 45-10 E of the Frederick County code on the recommendation of Frederick County Fire Rescue System Fire Marshal and Fire Chief by the County Administrator.
The Frederick County Fire and Rescue System - Office of the Fire Marshal will continue to monitor these adverse conditions daily and make recommendations to the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors on when to lift or amend the burn ban.

Violations and Penalty – Violations of the open burning regulations may result in being charged with and convicted of a Class 1 Misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of a fine up to $2,500.00 and up to a year in jail. Further, if convicted, the responsible party may be held liable for all damages and the costs of firefighting operations.

Safety tips during this dry period to reduce the chances of fire include:
•Do not discard ci******es by throwing them down, use ashtrays or water to make sure they are out before disposing. Discarded ci******es do cause fires and can be disastrous in times of drought and high fire risk.
•When pulling off the side of the road, stay off dry grass areas. Park vehicles so that the exhaust does not contact dry grass, leaves or weeds.
•During this time, do not burn household trash in barrels.
•If you cook outdoors, never leave barbeque grills or smokers unattended. Place your grill or smoker on concrete or your driveway away from combustible materials. If using charcoal or wood, make sure that the fire has been extinguished by soaking it with a garden hose before disposing of the coals.
•Move anything that will burn far away from structures, items like firewood, compost piles, brush piles, etc.

04/06/2026

We are saddened to hear the loss of a great man who dedicated over 70 years to Round Hill Community Fire and Rescue. Please keep the members of Round Hill and family of Elwood Patterson in your thoughts.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our lifetime member Elwood B. Patterson this morning. Please keep his family and our fire family in your thoughts and prayers, as this is a very difficult time for all of us. We know that he has touched many lives!

04/05/2026

*Units handle small brush fire in Shenandoah County*

Yesterday afternoon units from Star Tannery, North Mountain, Strasburg and Middletown handled a small brush fire in the 900 block of Rolling Rock Road. Tanker and Captain 19 both responded. Units handled an approximately 1 acre fire and were assisted by the Virginia Department of Forestry. Captain 19 established command and directed units to stop forward progress and establish a line around the perimeter. Crews operated for about 90 minutes before returning to Frederick County.

Units on scene -

Brush 17
Brush and Rescue Engine 51
Tanker and Captain 19
Attack, Engine Tanker 12 and Mobile 12
VADOF Forest 2

03/25/2026

Smoke in our area is from this large controlled burn that is taking place

03/15/2026

Severe weather outlook for tomorrow. Our area could see quite an eventful system move through.

03/07/2026

Wagon 19 and Medic 19-2 operated on this single vehicle accident in the 400 block of North Pifer Road in Star Tannery this morning - Units were dispatched at 0130 for a single vehicle traffic collision. Rescue 17-1 arrived and reported a single vehicle that had struck a tree with an occupant still inside. Units from North Mountain arrived and assisted 17-1 with assessment and preparing for extrication. Rescue Engine 51 arrived and handled a door removal to gain access to the subject. A single occupant was transported by 17-1, remaining units operated for about 30 minutes before returning to service.

Units on the run -

Rescue 17-1
Medic 19-2 and Wagon 19
Shenandoah County Rescue Engine 51
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

02/15/2026

Spring fire season in Virginia officially starts today. Don’t let the remaining snow on the ground fool you as we’re still under significant drought conditions in our area. The 4PM burn laws are in effect today and will remain in effect through April 30

Virginia’s spring fire season is here, officially Feb. 15 – April 30. During that time, the statewide burn law is in effect, which prohibits outdoor fires between midnight and 4 p.m. 🔥🚫

Don't be fooled by the snow! Most of Virginia is in a drought caused by months of below-average rainfall. Already this year, DOF has responded to 80 wildfires that have burned nearly 800 acres.

The best ways you can prevent wildfires:
🔥 Wait until after the fire season to burn yard debris
🔥 If you must burn, avoid windy days
🔥 Never leave a fire unattended
🔥 Know the state burn law and local restrictions

Get more tips, and learn about the 4 p.m. burning law on DOF’s website: https://ow.ly/3SsV50Yey8q

02/06/2026

Our area is expecting yet another round strong winds accompanied of frigid temperatures beginning overnight and through tomorrow. We could see gusts up to 60mph and temperatures well into the negatives 🥶. As usual, the biggest threat for our area is downed trees and power lines.

A strong Arctic front will bring strong/damaging winds to the area late tonight through Saturday. The strongest surge of wind around daybreak Saturday through mid-Saturday afternoon. Gusts of 45-60 mph are expected across most of the region with locally higher gusts. Plan for instances of wind damage and power outages. More at weather.gov/lwx.

01/21/2026

While no solid snow totals have been published yet. Now is the time to start planning and making preparations for this weather event.

Confidence is increasing for a significant winter storm for the region Saturday into Sunday. Significant travel delays and closures are becoming increasingly likely, so start planning ahead to minimize impact on you and your family.