Hemby Bridge Fire Department

🚒 Busy Weekend for HBFD 🚒

From Friday through Monday, Hemby Bridge Fire Department personnel responded to more than 40 calls for service, including three working fires, and numerous EMS incidents, along wth motor vehicle crashes, fire alarms, and public service calls.

One of the weekend's fires presented unique operational challenges due to the distance from available water sources. Crews implemented relay pumping operations utilizing Engine 231 to ensure a continuous water supply for suppression efforts.

Thanks to the dedication of our personnel, and our mutual aid partners, every challenge was met with an unwavering commitment to serving our community.

Union EMS is offering First Aid Class Saturday June 27th from 10am - 1pm.
Scan the QR code below to register.

🚑 CPR & First Aid Class this weekend.
FREE to attend and a few spots still open.
The skills you learn today could save a life tomorrow.
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We’re expecting!!!!

These new apparatus represent a significant investment in firefighter safety, operational readiness, and our continued commitment to providing the highest level of service to the citizens and visitors of our district.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Fire Chief Johnny Blythe, our Board of Directors, and Apparatus Committee for their vision, leadership, and commitment to the future of our department.

🚒 🚒 Twins Heading to North Carolina!

Thank you to Hemby Bridge Fire Department of North Carolina on their order of 2 Twin Pierce Enforcer Pumpers!

Details include:
🚨 31' 8.5" OAL / 9' 11" OAH
🚨 70" Cab
🚨 510 HP Paccar MX13 Engine
🚨 2000 GPM Waterous Pump
🚨 775 Gallon Ny Style Poly Tank (750G Water / 25G Foam)
🚨 FoamPro 1600 Foam System
🚨 Side Roll and Frontal Impact Protection
🚨 Seating for 5
🚨 Whelen Warning Lights
🚨 HiViz Scene Lights
🚨 HiViz LED Whirl-E-Bird

Special thanks to Chief Johnny Blythe and crew for choosing Atlantic!
Phil Peterson - Regional Account Manager

While there is currently not a burn ban in place, please do not burn today due to an Increased Risk of Wildfire.

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.

Early yesterday morning, Hemby Bridge Fire Department was dispatched along with mutual aid partners to the 14000blk of E Independence Blvd for a reported commercial structure fire.

Due to the caller’s awareness, early notification to 911, and along with the quick response and efforts on scene, extension beyond the fire room was limited preventing further damage to neighboring units.

To Bakers Fire & Rescue, Monroe Fire Department, Stallings Fire Department, Union EMS, Union County Communications, Union County Fire Marshal’s Office, and our Law Enforcement partners we are grateful for your continued support in serving our communities.

Early this morning around 3:00 AM, Hemby Bridge, Bakers, Monroe, and Stallings Fire Departments were dispatched to a report of smoke inside a business as employees were closing for the night. Upon arrival, crews determined the smoke was originating from a neighboring unit.

Firefighters quickly located and extinguished the fire, limiting damage to the affected area and preventing further extension to surrounding businesses.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Union County Fire Marshal’s Office.

We appreciate the rapid response and teamwork of all agencies involved.