Locke Township Fire Department

Locke Township Fire Department Established in 1956 Locke Township Fire Department is located in Rowan County, North
Carolina on the southwest side of the City of Salisbury. and Briggs Rd.

The department operates out of three stations to cover an area of approximately 48
square miles. The response area includes rural farmland, residential
property, and industrial facilities which total an estimated $900
million in value. Population in the district is approximately 14,100. Locke Fire Department is a combination department; full-time firefighters provide 24/7 coverage and are supplemented by several part-time and live-in firefighters as well as volunteer personnel. History of the Fire Department
The history of Locke Fire Dept began on January 13, 1956. Approximately 200 people gathered at Lawrence Owens’ shop on Mooresville Highway. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the need for a volunteer fire department for the community. Charter membership began that night. On January 27 another meeting was held in the basement of Salem Lutheran Church. Charter membership was closed this evening. Total charter membership was 170. During the month of March 1956 several more meetings were held. At these meetings elections were held for the board of directors and fire department officers. Also, department by-laws were discussed and accepted. Land for fire stations and equipment needs were talked about. In April bids were taken on two fire trucks. Those first two trucks were 1956 International engines companies with front mount pumps. On June 22, 1956 two tracks of land were purchased for fire stations. One lot was part of J.C. Safrit’s property beside Yount’s Grocery on Mooresville Hwy. This station is still used by the fire department. The second lot was at the intersection of Mooresville Hwy. During these first months of the fire department meetings were held at member’s homes, shops, and businesses. Money for land, trucks and equipment was raised in a variety of ways. The first fund raiser was the raffle of a car. The drawing for that car was held at a fund raising barbeque in July of 1956. Other fund raisers included turkey shoots, auctions, fish fry’s, food booths at the county fair, chicken and dumpling suppers and micro midget races. A lot of hard work went into these fund raisers by the fire department members, their families and many others in the community. Over the last fifty years many things have changed. One station has moved and another has been added. Members have come and gone. Trucks and equipment have been upgraded. One thing that has not changed though is the dedication of the firefighters, their families who often wonder where their loved ones are going or what dangers they may face and the community that has supported the fire department for so many years. Past Fire Chiefs

Earl Davis May 1956 – November 1957

Greer Goodman November 1957 – September 1964

Narvie Lee Bonds September 1964 – September 1999

Jason Brown September 1999 – June 2001

Rusty Alexander June 2001 – Present


Charter Firemen

W.A. Kepley Paul Kistler Jr. Jim Yost
E.T. Rary Harvey Hinson J. Lee Turman
Paul Smith E. Ray Curran James Brown
W.H. White Clem Brown Glen Shook
Junior Link Charles Nail Narvie Lee Bonds
Lawrence Owens J.C. Livengood Hubert Shulenburger
Carl A. Albright Everett Graham Vance Bradshaw
Benny Lee Wise Keith Yount Eddie Robidean
W.C. Goodnight Clyde Beaver George Barringer
Junior Beaver Paul Kluttz P.D. McKinney
Lee Hoffner A.A. McCanless Bill Gardner
Buddy Kepley Council Brown Dean Smith
Cecil Schenk Joe Goodnight Earl McKinney
W.C. Graham Jimmy Miller Joel P. Goodnight
David Sloop Paul McGee Lonnie Rice
Keigh McGee Joe Harrison Kenneth Kerr
Henry Myers John Wise Poe Caravan
Francis Linn Cauble Charles Campbell N.H. Cannon
Carl Rice Leo Peeler J.F. Goodnight
Jim Wilhelm H.L. Hallman Bernard Sloop
Bobby Rector Jack Miller C.P. Simpson Jr. Wayne White Otho Shue Ervin Kluttz

Several of our junior firefighters participated in the South Rowan Christmas Parade.
12/04/2025

Several of our junior firefighters participated in the South Rowan Christmas Parade.

12/02/2025

We would like to share the service arrangements for Battalion Chief Allen Carlyle with those who wish to honor his memory.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Powles Staton. A Service of Remembrance will take place on Friday, December 5, beginning at 10:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, followed by a graveside service at Rowan Memorial Park.

As part of the service, a procession will travel from Calvary Baptist Tabernacle to Rowan Memorial Park, passing by Rowan County Communications and the Rowan County Rescue Squad.

We appreciate the compassion and support shown to Chief Carlyle’s family, colleagues, and friends. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts during this time.

Don’t miss out!Place your Christmas BBQ order with Eric Hand before December 7th. Time is running out—don’t drag your fe...
12/02/2025

Don’t miss out!
Place your Christmas BBQ order with Eric Hand before December 7th. Time is running out—don’t drag your feet or you might miss the chance to have this delicious BBQ at your family gathering!

Locke Fire Department is saddened to share the passing of our friend and Fire Commissioner, Allen Carlyle, who passed aw...
11/29/2025

Locke Fire Department is saddened to share the passing of our friend and Fire Commissioner, Allen Carlyle, who passed away earlier this morning. Allen was a familiar and trusted presence in Rowan County, and his dedication and compassion touched countless lives.

We ask our community to please keep Allen’s family, his friends, and all those who had the honor of working beside him in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Arrangement details will be shared once available.

It is with profound sadness that we share that our brother and friend, Allen Carlyle, passed away at home earlier this morning. After years of perseverance and defeating medical odds of illness, Allen continued to show a strength and spirit that inspired everyone around him.

Allen wasn’t just a co-worker — he was family. As a current Battalion Chief for Rowan County Telecommunications and a past Chief of Rowan County Rescue, Allen dedicated his life to serving others. His kindness, his humor, and his unwavering commitment to this community made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working beside him.

While his absence will be felt deeply, his legacy of service, resilience, and friendship will stay with us forever.

Please keep Allen’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We will share information about arrangements and opportunities to honor his memory as soon as they are available.

Rowan County Rescue Squad, Inc.

Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving
11/27/2025

Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving

🚨 Emergency Response Update – Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (Rowan)🚨Just before 7 AM this morning, crews from Locke Fire...
11/25/2025

🚨 Emergency Response Update – Mid-Carolina Regional Airport (Rowan)🚨
Just before 7 AM this morning, crews from Locke Fire Department, Salisbury Fire, Bostian Heights Fire, South Salisbury Fire, Rowan Emergency Management, Rowan EMS, and the Rowan County Rescue Squad responded to reports of an inbound aircraft experiencing engine failure.
Upon arrival, responders found a single-engine fixed-wing aircraft that had slid roughly 100 feet off the end of the runway. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Huge thanks to all agencies for their quick and coordinated response.

11/16/2025

Weather Alert: Special Weather Statement for Alexander, Iredell, Davie, Catawba, Rowan, Cleveland, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Caldwell Mountains, Greater Caldwell, Burke Mountains, Greater Burke, McDowell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Rutherford Mountains, Greater Rutherford, Polk Mountains, Eastern Polk

Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected

A dry air mass moves into the area behind a departing cold front on Sunday. With warm temperatures remaining in place, relative humidity values will drop into the 20 to 25 percent range across the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont. Northwest wind gusts to around 25 mph will continue into the afternoon as well. The combination of low relative humidity and gusty winds will lead to Increased Fire Danger across these areas. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.

11/15/2025
Happy Veterans Day from Locke Fire Department!To all who are currently serving and to those who have served — we thank y...
11/12/2025

Happy Veterans Day from Locke Fire Department!
To all who are currently serving and to those who have served — we thank you for your time, sacrifice, and dedication to our great country. 🇺🇸

Crews from the Locke Township Fire Department, West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department, and the North Carolina Foresty Serv...
11/12/2025

Crews from the Locke Township Fire Department, West Rowan Volunteer Fire Department, and the North Carolina Foresty Service operating at an earlier large outside Fire in the 1200 Block of Goodnight road. The fire has been contained by responders and will be monitored throughout the night.

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5405 Mooresville Road
Salisbury, NC
28147

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