Hemby Bridge Fire Department

03/11/2026

Earlier this evening, Station 23 was dispatched to the 15000blk of Idlewild Road for a reported motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Engine 231 found a two-vehicle collision. Crews quickly assessed the scene, provided patient care, and controlled vehicle fluids to reduce additional hazards. Union EMS arrived shortly after and patient care was transferred to their personnel. The incident was turned over to Stallings Police after their arrival and Station 23 units returned to service.

⚠️ Driving Safety Reminder - Motor vehicle crashes happen quickly and often when we least expect them. Please remember to:
🚘 Slow down and stay alert while driving
🚘 Avoid distractions such as phones
🚘 Maintain a safe following distance
🚘 Always wear your seatbelt

A few extra seconds of caution can make a difference.

03/09/2026

Yesterday, Stations 23 and 51 along with mutual aid from Unionville responded to the 5800blk of N Rocky River Rd for a reported aircraft crash. Arriving units found a single small aircraft down in a remote field. They assessed hazards, and began patient care with one patient requiring extrication. Patients were evaluated and transported by Union EMS for further medical treatment. We would like to acknowledge the assistance of the property owner with providing a UTV for crew and equipment transport.

03/08/2026

As you wake up this morning, most of your phones, vehicles, and other technology probably updated their clocks automatically for Daylight Savings Time. But there’s one important thing technology can’t always do for you…check your smoke alarms and change the batteries!!!

The start of Daylight Saving Time is the perfect reminder to make sure your home’s smoke alarms are ready to protect you and your family.

✅ Test every smoke alarm in your home
✅ Replace batteries if your alarm uses replaceable batteries
✅ Make sure alarms are installed in bedrooms, hallways, and every level of your home
✅ Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years old or older

Smoke alarms provide critical early warning in an emergency and a quick check today can save lives tonight.

03/06/2026

A friendly reminder to test your smoke alarms and change the batteries if needed.

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday, March 8th! Use this as a reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed.

Share this with your friends and family.

03/05/2026

This week, members of the Hemby Bridge Fire Department along with Union County partners, are attending the North Carolina Fire & Life Safety Educators Conference in Concord, NC. Fire and Emergency Services professionals from across the state are coming together to learn new teaching strategies, and gain valuable knowledge to continue building on established fire prevention and life safety education foundations.

03/04/2026

The scholarships are for high school seniors or graduates, or current college undergraduates, who plan to enroll in a firefighter, EMS, or law enforcement program for the upcoming academic year.
View criteria and apply here: https://buff.ly/3GAMp1f

03/01/2026

Be Safe. Be Ready.
ucgov.info/severeweather

It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Severe weather can happen anytime. Now is the time to prepare by reviewing your family's emergency plan, checking your emergency kit, signing up for our UC Alerts, and more. We'll share tips throughout the week on how to stay safe in severe weather. 🌩️ Check out helpful information anytime at ucgov.info/severeweather

02/27/2026

There is still time to register for the UC Firefighters Burned Children Fund annual golf tournament! Great event raising money for a great cause! ⛳️

02/11/2026

Idlewild Road closed North of Crismark Drive due to a multiple-vehicle accident.

UPDATE ROAD is REOPENED

Idlewild Road is currently closed just North of Crismark Dr. due to a multiple-vehicle accident. Deputies and North Carolina Highway Patrol are on scene and working to clear the incident.

They are hopeful the closure will be minimal.

If you are traveling in this area, please use an alternate route and avoid the area if possible.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

02/02/2026

⚠️ ROAD CONDITIONS UPDATE ⚠️

Engine 231 has just returned from a service call and while we’ve seen considerable sunshine many primary and secondary roads remain snow and ice covered. As temperatures drop again this evening any moisture left on roadways will refreeze, creating black ice and extremely hazardous travel conditions. Roads that appeared wet earlier may quickly become slick with little to no visible warning. Even low speeds can result in loss of control. Several of our public safety partners across the county have reported impassable roads.

If you must travel, slow down, increase following distance, avoid sudden braking or steering, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Please take this seriously. Your safety and the safety of our responders depends on it!

02/01/2026

⚠️ TREACHEROUS ROAD CONDITIONS – TRAVEL ONLY IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY ⚠️

Even though we had some melting today, rapidly dropping temperatures are causing severe icing on both primary and secondary roads. Side streets, bridges, and overpasses are also impacted. Conditions are treacherous and unpredictable, and even experienced drivers are at significant risk.

🚫 Road surfaces that appear wet may in fact be solid ice, offering little to no traction.

For the safety of the public and emergency responders:
⚠️ Stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely unavoidable
⚠️ Bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas are especially dangerous
⚠️ Four-wheel drive and higher-clearance vehicles do not prevent loss of control

As you can see from earlier, roads in our area remain covered. Reducing traffic allows fire, EMS, and law enforcement to operate more safely and reach critical emergencies without delay.
Please take this warning seriously. If you do not have an essential need to travel, stay home.

01/31/2026

Road conditions are extremely dangerous with blowing snow, and at times near-zero visibility creating whiteout conditions. What looks passable one moment can become impassable the next. The attached picture is from the cab of Engine 231 responding to an incident a few moments ago. As you can see visibility is near zero!

For everyone’s safety, staying off the roads helps protect you, other motorists, and the first responders who may be trying to reach emergencies.