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    Child Passenger Safety Week: Protecting Our Youngest Pas... Every year, thousands of children are injured or killed in motor vehicle crashes. The best way to protect them is by ensuring they are p...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: August 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
    Statesville Fire Department Hazmat Team Wins First Place... On Friday, August 8, 2025, members of the City of Statesville Fire Department’s (SFD) Hazardous Materials Response Team earned first pla...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: July 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
    Open Enrollment for Firefighters and Firefighter RecruitsThe Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce its open enrollment period for Firefighters and Firefighter Recruits. This is your ...
    Fire Safety Tips from the Statesville Fire DepartmentAt the Statesville Fire Department, keeping our community safe is at the heart of everything we do. One of the best ways to protect your...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: June 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
    Statesville Fire Department Launches New Community Risk ... The Statesville Fire Department is proud to unveil a newly designed Community Risk Reduction (CRR) vehicle – an eye-catching tool that w...
    Fire Up the Grill - But Do It Safely!July is National Grilling Month, the perfect time to fire up the grill with family and friends. The Statesville Fire Department reminds ...
    Fireworks SafetyThere are 19,500 reported fires are started by fireworks annually. occurring during the month surrounding the 4th of July. If you plan...
    State Fire Marshal, Brian Taylor warns of Fireworks Inju... As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to priorit...
    Statesville Fire Department Hazmat Team Honored for Stat... The Statesville Fire Department’s Hazmat Team was recognized at last night’s City Council meeting for their outstanding performance in t...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: May 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
    Statesville Fire Department Supports Smoke Alarm Saturda... The Statesville Fire Department (SFD) took to the streets this past weekend to help keep our community safe by participating in Smoke Al...
    SFD Deploys New Hazardous Materials Response ApparatusThe City of Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the deployment of a new Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus, further enh...
    Welcome to the Team: SFD Welcomes Three New Fire RecruitsThe Statesville Fire Department is proud to welcome three new faces to the team: Nestor Estero, Caleb Hayward, and Jason “Grant” McCoy.
    Training for the Unthinkable – SFD Members Complete Stru... When buildings fall, preparation rises – and members of the Statesville Fire Department have been sharpening their skills to meet the ch...
    SFD Enhances Safety with Ballistic Protective VestsThe role of firefighters has expanded beyond battling fires. Today, firefighters respond to a wide range of emergencies, including hazar...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: April 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a mon...
    Important Message from the Statesville Fire DepartmentThe Statesville Fire Department would like to inform residents that we are not affiliated with the current promotion being advertised in...
    Statesville Fire Department Adds Large-Area Ventilation ... The Statesville Fire Department has recently obtained two large-area ventilation fans to further strengthen our emergency response capab...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: March 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a Mon...
    Statesville Fire Department Lifts Local Burn BanStatesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2.
    Final Update: Wildfire Deployment in Polk CountyAll Statesville Fire Department personnel who deployed to assist with the wildfires in Polk County have safely returned home. Thanks to ...
    Statesville Fire Department (SFD) Converts Surplus Vehic... The Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the successful conversion of a 2008 squad truck, previously slated for surplus, int...
    Statesville Fire Department Enhances Emergency Response ... The Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is proud to announce a major upgrade to its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) capabilities, ...
    Statesville Firefighters Deploy to Support Wildfire Resp... Around 7:30am, four members of the Statesville Fire Department, Cpt. Matt Thompson, Lt. Brent Jones, FF James Thompson, and FF Stephen C...
    Statesville Fire Marshal Issues Local Burn Ban Amid Incr... In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has issued a local burn ban within 100 feet of an occup...
    Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to h... Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide ...
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: February 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a Mon...
    Structure Collapse and Fire at C&H Laundry Under Investi... Emergency responders were dispatched to a structure collapse at C&H Laundry, located at 1406 Shelton Avenue, following a single-vehicle ...
    City of Statesville Announces 2nd Annual 2025 Public Saf... The City of Statesville is excited to announce the launch of the 2nd Annual 2025 Public Safety Academy, building on the tremendous succe...
    Statesville Fire Department Honors Members at Annual Awa... STATESVILLE, NC – The Statesville Fire Department hosted its annual Awards Banquet early this month at the Statesville Civic Center.
    Statesville Fire Department Monthly Snapshot: January 2025The Statesville Fire Department is committed to transparency, safety, and service to our community. Each month, we will be sharing a Mon...
    Meet Samantha Moose: The Fire Accreditation Manager Behi... The Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is known for its dedication to protecting the safety and well-being of our community.
    Statesville Fire Department: A Year of Growth, Excellenc... On January 13, 2025, Statesville Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees delivered a comprehensive overview of the department’s 2024 achievements, chal...
    Meet Heather Gessler: Statesville’s Fire/Life Safety Edu... At the heart of the Statesville Fire Department’s mission to protect and educate our community is Heather Gessler, the Fire/Life Safety ...
    SFD Lieutenant Promotion: Bryan MorrisThe Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Bryan Morris to the rank of Lieutenant.
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    🧰 Build an Emergency Kit: Be Ready Before You Need ItEmergencies can happen anytime - severe weather, power outages, house fires, winter storms, or other unexpected events. While we can’t a...
    Winter Home Safety: Start the Year PreparedJanuary | Winter Safety & Preparedness: Winter brings colder temperatures, increased heating use, and more time spent indoors. It’s also...
    Winter Home Safety: Protecting What Matters MostFebruary | While February may be the shortest month of the year, winter risks are still very present. Heating systems are working hard, ...
    Winter Home Safety: Preparing for Spring Storms & FloodingMarch | As winter begins to transition into spring, weather in North Carolina can become unpredictable. March often brings heavy rain, s...
    Seasonal Hazards & Outdoor Safety: Severe Weather AwarenessApril | Spring in North Carolina brings warmer temperatures - but it also marks the start of peak severe weather season. April can bring...
    A wildfire burns through a wooded area, with bright orange flames spreading across the ground and silhouetted trees standing against the glow.
    Seasonal Hazards & Outdoor Safety: Wildfire & Outdoor Fi... May | With warmer weather, longer evenings, and more time spent outdoors - this time of year can also bring dry conditions, gusty winds,...
    Seasonal Hazards & Outdoor Safety: Heat, Fireworks & Wat... June | The start of summer - bringing higher temperatures, holiday celebrations, and more time spent outdoors. In Statesville and throug...
    Fire Contained in Downtown Statesville: No Injuries ReportedAt approximately 10:40 AM today (December 19, 2024), the Statesville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 227 E. Front Stree...
    SFD Announces Promotion of Shane Schantzenbach The Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Master Firefighter Shane Schantzenbach to the position of Lieutenant.
    Help Keep Kids Warm: Join the 5th Annual Winter Weather ... The Statesville Fire Department is excited to partner once again with Safe Kids Iredell County for the 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.
    Statesville Fire Department Urges Residents to Check Smo... The Statesville Fire Department is proud to partner with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), which has been the official ...
    Statesville Fire Department Participates in Smoke Alarm ... On June 1, 2024, the Statesville Fire Department (SFD) proudly participated in Smoke Alarm Saturday, a critical one-day, statewide smoke...

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