Hemby Bridge Fire Department

07/28/2026

This afternoon, Engine 231 responded to a report of a gas leak in the 1600blk of Emerald Lake Dr.
after an underground natural gas line was accidentally struck by contractors working in the area. Upon arrival, crews confirmed the damaged gas line and, as a precaution, deployed a protection line while awaiting the arrival of Piedmont Natural Gas. Firefighters remained on scene until the leak was safely controlled.

A Friendly Safety Reminder
🚨⚠️🚨 When you encounter emergency vehicles operating in or along the roadway, please slow down, stay alert, and follow the directions of emergency personnel.
🚨⚠️🚨 Never drive over a fire hose. Driving over them can damage the hose, and create an unnecessary hazard for both responders and the public.

Your patience and cooperation help us operate safely and efficiently while serving our community.

07/28/2026

☀️💦 We're at Crismark today! 💦☀️

Stop by and visit with us as we're providing pool and summer safety education for the Crismark community at the pool until 11:00am.

Whether you have questions about water safety, supervising children around pools, or other summertime safety tips, we'd love to meet you and help keep your family safe. We have some fun activities for the kids and some giveaways.

07/23/2026

🚧 Road Closed Means Road Closed 🚧

The barricades are there for your safety. While the rain may have stopped in some areas, the danger has not. Creeks, streams, and drainage systems continue to rise long after the rainfall ends, and with additional heavy rain expected overnight, conditions can quickly worsen.

Remember:
🌧️ Never drive through flooded roadways.
🚧 Never move or drive around barricades.
🚗 Turn around and find another route.

It only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle off the roadway, and the depth or condition of the road beneath the water is often impossible to see.

07/23/2026

Stay weather aware!

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Flash flooding is possible over the next couple days - stay weather aware!

Make sure you have two ways to receive emergency weather notifications in the event of worsening weather conditions, such as a severe thunderstorm warning. Our UC Alerts send real-time weather notifications from the National Weather Service.

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Get more severe weather preparedness tips at ucgov.info/severeweather

07/16/2026

With temperatures soaring this summer, a parked vehicle can become dangerously hot in just minutes.
Recently, a great group helped us demonstrate just how extreme that heat can become. Using nothing more than the heat trapped inside a parked vehicle, we were able to make s’mores. This is a powerful reminder that if it's hot enough to melt chocolate and marshmallows, it's far too hot for anyone.

Help keep children safe by:
🚒 Never allowing children to play in or around parked vehicles.
🚒 Always lock your vehicle and keep keys or key fobs out of children's reach.
🚒 Check your back seat every time you park even if your routine hasn't changed.

S'mores belong around a campfire not inside a car. Just like no child should ever be left in a hot vehicle, s'mores should only be enjoyed the way they were meant to be. Together, we can help prevent tragedy through awareness, education, and a few simple habits that save lives.

07/12/2026

This past week Rhinehart Fire Services completed our annual bench testing of our Scott Air-Pak SCBAs (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus). These inspections help ensure critical components like regulators, alarms, PASS devices, and breathing systems are functioning properly so our crews can confidently operate in hazardous, smoke filled environments. While this work often happens behind the scenes, it's an essential part of our commitment to providing the highest level of service to our community.

07/09/2026

Monroe Fire Explorers will meet Thursday July 16th @ 9am. Location will be 550 Quarry Road Monroe NC 28110. Our explorer program is for youth ages 14-20. Come check it out.

07/05/2026

07/03/2026

06/30/2026

As temperatures rise, staying hydrated is key! Drink plenty of water and limit your outdoor exposure if possible.