Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

The Town of Mars Hill is recruiting for a firefighter. Link in bio to full job announcement and application on our website. Application period closes Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

07/23/2026

The Town of Mars Hill is recruiting for our next deputy fire chief. Link in bio to full job announcement and application on our website. Application period closes Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

04/11/2026

The state-wide burn ban remains in effect.

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.

04/04/2026

The statewide burn ban is still in effect.

04/01/2026

Exciting news!
In an effort to increase our wildfire capabilities we have purchased a crawler tractor and hauler to respond to wildfire threats in our district and our neighboring departments.

03/28/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions