New Hope Fire Department

Chiefs 1, 2, and 3 in earlier years. These three probably represent over 100 years of fire service experience!

Avoid any type of outside burning today!

Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

Over the past few months, Landen has served as an intern for New Hope while completing requirements for his high school. He did a great job capturing our members in both photos and videos. Some of his work has already been shared on New Hope’s social media.
During his time here, Landen was also able to experience some of the rigors and routine of being a firefighter.
However, this is not the first time Landen has been around the station. Many years ago, when his father was a volunteer, Landen could also be seen living the dream.
Landen, thanks for being part of the New Hope family!

Today is Flag Day.
Sharing the flag that is continually visible inside New Hope Station #1.
We honor the Stars and Stripes, a symbol of freedom, unity, and the sacrifices made by generations of Americans.
This day commemorates the adoption of the first flag of the United States, on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Legend - While many people believe that Betsy Ross designed and sewed the first flag, apparently, there is no true proof of this.

Trucks –
Here is the answer to a frequently asked question, “How much does a fire truck cost?”
All joking aside, significant funding is essential to acquire, outfit and maintain emergency response vehicles.
Replacement cost of an engine today actually runs around $1 million dollars (depending on options selected).

Trucks –
Trucks go through regular maintenance checks to make sure they are ready when the tones go off. Both inhouse staff and commercial mechanics work hard to keep the trucks running in top condition.

And a few more shots from the training burn last Saturday.
While eyes tend to be drawn to the individuals on the hose line fighting fire, there were lots of others, less visible, that helped make the day possible.
Big thanks to the water shuttle drivers on the tankers, the pump operator making sure there was water going to each of the many nozzles, instructors, accountability, safety, rehab, lunch pick-up, and others who worked behind the scenes.

Avoid Eubanks Rd today. (Update - All clear)

More photos from the live burn training on Saturday.
Big thanks to our intern, Landen, for capturing the day on camera!
Once again, thanks to all who helped to make this day a productive educational experience.

Yesterday, around 65 firefighters participated in a training burn hosted by New Hope. Every fire department in Orange County had representation at the event. There were also personnel from departments in Durham, Alamance and Chatham counties.
(Structures destined for destruction are, on rare occasions, provided by the property owner for training. When the opportunity comes along, many first responders are ready to participate.)
The general process is to divide the firefighters into 3 or 4 people crews, light a fire in the corner of a room, send the crew in, observe fire behavior firsthand (with an instructor), knock out the fire, exit the structure, rotate to the next crew and do it again.
After a significant number of training evolutions, the fire advanced to the attic, reducing structural integrity. All personnel were removed from the structure, and it was allowed to burn.
Thanks to all who participated in making this a successful training experience. Your positive efforts directly strengthened our ability to serve our communities and neighbors.