Midway Fire Department-Gumtree Station

06/01/2026

May was busy for our staff.

05/24/2026

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05/03/2026

Here is Aprils call summary

05/02/2026

It is not lifted in Davidson or Forsyth County, so please don't burn.

04/24/2026

A little pride in the district today. Amazing what a little paint will do. Believe it or not this tells the firemen how much water is available, so its about a little more than looks.

04/22/2026

04/10/2026

Due to dry conditions and lack of rainfall, the state-issued burn ban remains in effect statewide. Outdoor burning is prohibited but isn’t the only ignition source for wildfire, especially in high-risk conditions.

Farm equipment and machine use can also start wildfires. While working outdoors, be mindful of your equipment, and watch for sparks!

Check for and fix fire hazards before operating farm equipment or machines.
👉Remove any buildup of crop residue around the engine, exhaust system, belts and chains.
👉Repair damaged exhaust system components, worn or frayed drive belts, broken or exposed electrical wiring, worn or misaligned moving parts which can indicate a lack of lubricant, and signs of leaking fluids, oil and fuel.
👉For portable, gasoline-powered equipment, make sure you have a properly functioning spark arrester installed.

For prevention tips and risk reduction measures you can take, visit www.preventwildfirenc.org.

04/07/2026

🚒Very High Fire Danger returns to the state for the remainder of the week into the weekend! Our moisture from Sunday is starting to dry up, and looking at the data, the forecast supports high fire to very high fire danger ‼️ over the next week.

Why is the fire danger high!!
Critically Dry Fuels: Following one of the driest Marches on record, soil moisture and stream levels are at very low. This means grass, brush, and trees are extremely dry and ready to ignite. Weather conditions are also exacerbating the situation; low humidity levels and gusty winds over the next few days will keep fire levels high.

-An open burn ban remains in effect for all 100 counties until further notice. Please DO NOT BURN.

-Ethan

04/07/2026

Extended hose lay training with a nice sunset.