Fire & Life Safety

It's a comforting fact to know that our children know the basics of Fire & Life Safety.  The professionals at Barnardsville Fire Department taught them how to recognize the sound of a smoke detector, how to plan an escape route in the event of a fire and so many more valuable safety tips.  Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare our children!

Please call 828-626-2222 if you need a FREE Smoke Alarm or FREE Battery replacement.

 

Did you change your smoke alarm battery November 1st? Have you tested your alarms?  If you need a NEW SMOKE ALARM they will be provided and installed at no charge by the fire department. Don't go to sleep tonight and gamble with your SAFETY!

 

 

For information about having Barnardsville Fire Department teach a Fire & Life Safety Program at your school, call 828-626-2222 ask for Captain Jeff Payne 

 

 

Teaching Fire Prevention is a Must!

 

 

Please keep your family safe by TESTING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS MONTHLY!

 

 

WNC Safe Kids

 

Please visit the WNC Safe Kids website above for child seat information and updates

 

 

 

 

 

   Wildfire prevention 

 

Around Your Home & Property

  • Create defensible space – Clear at least 30–100 feet around your home by removing dry grass, leaves, pine needles, and other flammable materials.

  • Trim vegetation – Prune tree branches 6–10 feet from the ground and keep them away from your roof and chimney.

  • Use fire-resistant materials – Consider fire-resistant roofing, siding, and decks if possible.

  • Maintain your gutters – Clean leaves, pine needles, and debris regularly.

  • Store combustibles safely – Keep firewood, propane tanks, and other flammable items at least 30 feet from your home.


Outdoor Safety

  • Campfire safety – Only build fires in designated fire rings or pits. Keep water and a shovel nearby, and make sure the fire is completely out before leaving.

  • Dispose of cigarettes properly – Never throw cigarette butts on the ground or out of a vehicle window.

  • Equipment safety – Avoid mowing dry grass or using equipment that creates sparks (chainsaws, welding tools, etc.) during hot, dry, or windy days.

  • Vehicle precautions – Don’t park cars on dry grass. Hot exhaust can ignite vegetation.


Community & Preparedness

  • Know local burn bans – Always check for restrictions before burning debris or starting campfires.

  • Report suspicious activity – If you see unsafe burning or suspected arson, report it immediately.

  • Prepare an emergency kit – Have supplies, important documents, and a go-bag ready in case of evacuation.

  • Plan evacuation routes – Know multiple ways out of your neighborhood.

 

A-Shift

Captain/Paramedic  Phillip Kuykendall

Firefighter/AEMT        Morgan Silvers 

Firefighter EMT-B        Lucas Wilson 

 

B-Shift

Captain/Paramedic   Michael Sprinkle 

Firefighter/AEMT  David Rice

 

 

C-Shift

Firefighter/Paramedic   Josh Hensley 

Firefighter/AEMT          Noah Seay 

Captain/EMT-B         Jeff Payne 

 

 

 

 

100 Dillingham Rd
Barnardsville, NC  28709


Phone: 828-626-2222

Emergencies: Dial 911

https://www.ncforestservice.gov/burn_permits/burn_permits_main.htm

 



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