Farmington Fire Department Station 23

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It’s Medic Monday and this week we recognize Luke Carter. Luke began his service to Davie County as a volunteer with Farmington Fire Department in 2017. Luke began working for EMS in 2018 as an EMT and completed the Paramedic program at RCCC in 2021. Luke also obtained his B.S. in chemistry at Catawba College from 2017-2021. We are grateful to have Luke on the team!

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Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? There's no better way to get your training and get a job than through Forsyth Tech's Fire Academy! Applications open January 3! Contact [email protected] for more information!

Davie County is under a Tornado Watch until 8 PM this evening.

**POSTPONE OUTDOOR BURNING DUE TO INCREASED FIRE DANGER**
The combination of low fuel moisture, gusty winds and low minimum relative humidity will result in increased fire danger for most of the state on Sunday. Outdoor burning is NOT advised. For more information: https://bit.ly/3dAMdgs

For wildfire prevention tips: https://bit.ly/3iEoHAJ

A burn ban has been issued for all counties in North Carolina due to hazardous wildfire conditions. This ban, which took effect at 5 p.m. today, will stay in effect until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state.” Learn more information about the ban, including FAQ's, in the link below!
More info here: https://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2021/11-21burnbannov29.htm

Due to low humidity, winds and dry vegetation, increased fire danger exists for most of the state. Postpone any outdoor burning, especially across the Mountains, Piedmont and Sandhills. If you do burn, check for local restrictions on open burning. Use extreme caution. Have a water source and phone nearby. Never leave a fire unattended.

During Fire Prevention Week we want to say thank you to all of our Davie County Firefighters. Thank you for protecting our community, for your sacrifice and all that you do.

Davie Fire Academy through Davidson-Davie Community College is being hosted at Davie County High School starting Spring 2022! Check out the details below!

Please use caution in the area of Farmington Rd and Hwy 801 N as DOT installs an all way stop. Use caution in the area in the weeks to follow as drivers adjust to the new traffic pattern.

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N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to postpone any outdoor burning through early June. During the next two weeks as warmer, drier weather patterns continue across the state, fire danger will be high, and in some cases, extreme especially in the Coastal Plain and Sandhills. "...Check local ordinances and alerts so that you remain aware of any local and state burning restrictions that are in effect or that may become effective in the coming days.,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
Read full news release for more: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/newsdesk_2021.htm #05212021