Meat Camp Fire Department

Just 2 weeks out! Mark your calendars and plan to join us for a safe and fun filled morning!

We are two weeks out from this year's Emergency Fest at Watauga High School! Get ready to get up close to some BIG TRUCKS and some local First Responder Rock Stars!!! Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Come hang out with some of ours! 10:00-1:00 on Saturday, May 16th!

We would like to recognize Amy Parsons in the achievement of “State Of North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician”. The state E.M.T. course is a timely and intense training course ranging 190-250 credit hours. Amy went above and beyond in representing our community in achieving this title and training and we are grateful. Amy took her valuable time and achieved this training so that she could serve Meat Camp Fire citizens to the best of her ability. Please join us in recognizing and congratulating her of this achievement.

Thank you Amy for being

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.