Rockingham County Emergency Services

11/14/2025

🦌We have lots of winding roads in addition to our major highways and deer do not discriminate where they roam! Most deer-related crashes occur between October and December, typically around sunrise or sunset, when deer are most active while feeding. These months mark deer mating season, known as the rut, when the animals are more active, more aggressive and more likely to cross roadways.

🚗Be alert and use extra caution when driving. If you see one deer, there are likely others nearby. Use your horn if needed and stop if it’s safe to do so, but avoid swerving. If you are involved in an animal-related crash, pull safely to the side of the road, call 911, and do not approach the animal.

11/13/2025

Thank you, WXII 12, for your interest in the Fire Marshal's Annual Toy Drive. This is a labor of love for firefighters throughout the county and it would not be successful without our amazing partnerships. You have a couple more days to donate before the Fire Marshal's elves get to work collecting and sorting all of the donated items.

Rockingham County Fire Marshal’s Office Delivers Joy Through Operation Christmas Cheer Toy Drive

10/31/2025

🧑‍🚒👩‍⚕️Due to staffing constraints, any child dressed as a firefighter or EMT/Paramedic today will be required to pick up a shift with EMS or at one of our local fire departments. Thank you.

All jokes aside, please have a safe and happy Halloween! Make sure to carry a flashlight if you plan to trick-or-treat and be aware of children throughout your neighborhood as the sun sets this evening. 🎃👻

10/28/2025

We are proud to stand beside our many partners throughout Rockingham County as we work to ensure the safety of our citizens each and every day. If you need us, we will always be there! 🚒🚑🚨

🚨 National First Responders Day 🚨

Today, we proudly recognize the brave men and women who serve and protect Rockingham County each and every day.

To our EMS professionals, Sheriff’s Office, 911 telecommunicators, Fire Marshal’s Office, and the many fire departments and rescue squads across the county—thank you. Your dedication, courage, and quick response keep our community safe in moments that matter most.

You are the first to arrive and the last to leave, often putting others before yourselves. Rockingham County is grateful for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting our neighbors. ❤️👮‍♂️🚒🚑

10/13/2025

We work hard to serve our citizens everyday and are grateful for the partnerships with fire departments throughout Rockingham County.

10/10/2025

Our Fire Marshal's Office needs your help to make this year's toy drive a huge success and bring a little Christmas joy to those in local burn units.

10/07/2025

This week is National Fire Prevention Week, a time when you are encouraged to take steps to prevent fires, not only inside your home or business but wildfires as well.

As the weather cools, many will turn to alternative heat sources, which, if used improperly, could start a fire in your home. Unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires, and a single spark coupled with dry weather, falling leaves, and dry vegetation can quickly ignite a wildfire.

Please take steps to protect yourself, your home, and others by using heat sources appropriately and maintaining at least 3 feet of distance between any heat source and other objects. Never start a campfire and leave it unattended, or burn in a dry, wooded area. Lastly, always keep an eye on your food as you are cooking, set timers, and if something does ignite on the stove, place the lid on the pot to smother the flames.

All week, we will post additional tips to protect you and your family. Please do your part to keep everyone safe and prevent fires from starting and growing out of control.

10/06/2025

We are looking for someone just like you to join our team!

🚒🔥 Rockingham County is currently searching for our next Assistant Fire Marshal. This position falls under Rockingham County Emergency Services and at the direction of our Fire Marshal, Melissa Joyce. This position is responsible for fire investigations, among other duties, but has a heavy focus on community education as well.

To learn more about the position, or if you would like to apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rockingham/jobs/5071727/assistant-fire-marshal?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.

09/29/2025

Always Prepared! We are grateful that our area, and our neighbors along the coast are no longer going to have major impacts from Imelda. Last week, the forecast did not seem so assuring. What that also means is this room, our Emergency Operations Center, can remain quiet for a few more days.

As we round out Emergency Preparedness Month, we want to assure our citizens that we prepare just as we encourage you to do. For us, that means tracking conditions or events that require enhanced monitoring and collaboration between various county departments. That’s where the EOC comes into play. Teams from departments throughout the county come together when the Director activates this facility. We can meet, collaborate, monitor conditions and have advanced planning in place to ensure emergency response goes uninterrupted.

Remember that it is always best to be prepared rather than reactive to whatever could come up. Let’s all work together to be a better prepared community, regardless of what or why!

09/19/2025

🚒Rockingham County, in partnership with the Stokesdale Fire District, are proud to announce the groundbreaking of Station 82. The new fire sub-station marks a significant investment in our community’s future by ensuring the highest level of service and safety for our residents for generations to come.

The new sub-station will serve the southwestern portion of Rockingham County, an area that is currently experiencing rapid residential and industrial growth.

🚑In addition to expanded fire protection, Rockingham County Emergency Services will house an ambulance and EMS crew at this new facility, providing 24/7 emergency medical coverage to the community.

Members of the media and community members are invited to join fire district personnel, along with county and state officials, for a special event to commemorate the start of construction. Groundbreaking will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025 beginning at 10 a.m. at 157 Sylvania Road, Stokesdale, NC.

Senator Phil Berger and Representative Reece Pyrtle are expected to be in attendance and have been instrumental in obtaining funding for this project. 🤝

09/08/2025

Are you ready in the event of an emergency? Are you sure?

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and over the coming weeks will help make sure you are ready for any emergency to come your way. Being prepared starts with making sure you have an emergency supply kit ready in case you need to quickly leave or if the power goes out, everything is in one, easily accessible location.

For a full list of items you should have in your kit, you can visit:
▪ NC Emergency Management: https://www.readync.gov/plan-and-prepare/get-kit
▪ FEMA: https://www.ready.gov/kit

You'll never need it, until you do. Being prepared is key to ensuring you can calmly react to any emergency.

08/05/2025

Rockingham County Emergency Services has received a $25,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help enhance the County’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

The funding is part of Duke Energy’s Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program, which awarded $25,000 grants to 20 government agencies and nonprofit organizations across North Carolina.

How the funds will be used:
• The purchase of new gear bags for the Rockingham County Swift Water Rescue Team, which is certified for state deployment after local needs are met.
• Renovation of the Rockingham County Emergency Services Command Trailer, a vital asset used in various emergency situations, including severe weather events, law enforcement incidents, and missing persons searches.

This is the second grant that Rockingham County has received from the Duke Energy Foundation in recent years. A previous award of $50,000 was used to upgrade the County’s Emergency Operations Center, enhancing coordination during disaster response.

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