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We were the first volunteer fire department in Rutherford County.

The Chimney Rock Fire Department's mission is to provide, prevent, educate, and mitigate fire and life safety to a high standard to all people in our community. We were once called the Hickory Nut Gorge Fire Department and we served a bigger response area going into Henderson and parts of Buncombe Counties. As other departments formed we changed our name to Chimney Rock Fire Department and we server the citizens of Chimney Rock and Lake Lure.

11/04/2026

NC9 will be closed for one night on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 from 10pm until 6am between the existing traffic lights at the bottom of NC9 where US74A intersects to the top of the previous single lane section where the second traffic signal light is on NC9.

This will be to move the existing barrier on the dirt section of NC9 to the newly paved section to switch traffic on the paved section later this week.

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

This is the Rutherford County Firefighter Association Firefighter Memorial!
This is located at Isothermal Community College.

10/05/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT!! The local fire departments will be doing a training exercise today October 5th starting around 630pm at 598 Buffalo Creek Rd. We will be burning a house so you will see smoke and flames all night into the day on the 6th. It will be just west of the entrance to Apple Valley golf course. Thank You Bills Creek Fire Department.

09/18/2026

We have been requested to close Gerton Highway at the Buncombe county line. There has been a significant spill and road will closed for an extended time.

Buncombe emergency management has reopened the road on one lane Please be careful as you pass through

09/11/2026

Giving a shout out to one of our Firefighter Nick Sottile for climbing the stairs at Chimney Rock State Park! Climbing the stairs at the park 4 times is a little under the 2071 steps that the firefighters had to climb at the World Trade Center 25 years ago today. Nick we thank you for your dedication and desire to honor those lost on 9/11.

06/27/2026

The Carolina Brotherhood rode through Chimney Rock this morning! We are thankful for them!

06/18/2026

Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

05/16/2026

A well deserved honor!! Congratulations Chief Jammie Howell

2026 NC Volunteer Fire Chief of the year Jammie Howell

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Chimney Rock, NC
28720

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