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Ban on All Open Burning

Written by Alamance County Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Fire Marshal, General News, Public Safety.

To all Alamance County residents:

Effective at 08:00am hours on 03/21/2025, a burn ban has been issued for all areas of Alamance County due to high danger fire conditions. This ban will be enacted in conjunction with the ban put in place by the NC Forestry Service’s Statewide Burning Ban.

Absolutely no burning should occur within any area of Alamance County, including the City and Town limits of any municipality. This ban includes the use of firepits and natural vegetation fires. This ban also includes the burning of any material within 100 feet of any occupied dwelling.

All burn permits through the NC Forestry Service have been canceled.

Anyone violating this ban faces a fine of $100 and court costs associated per the NC Forestry Service.

This burn ban will remain in place until canceled by the NC Forestry Service.

Thank you,
John Payne
Fire Marshal
Alamance County Fire Marshal’s Office

Burn Ban in Effect

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, Fire Marshal, General News, Public Safety.

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice.

“It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state.”

Alamance County Government Phone Service Restored

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, County News, Environmental Health, Family Justice Center, Fire Marshal, General News, Health, Soil and Water.

Phone Service has been restored to the Alamance County Government buildings located on the North Campus in Burlington. These buildings include the Human Services Center, Family Justice Center, Agriculture Extension, and Environmental Health.

Alamance County Government Experiences Phone Outages

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Agricultural Extension, Announcements, County News, Emergency Management, Environmental Health, Family Justice Center, Fire Marshal, General News, Health, Social Services, Soil and Water.

The Alamance County Government buildings located on the North Campus in Burlington are currently experiencing phone outages. These buildings include the Human Services Center, Family Justice Center, Agriculture Extension, and Environmental Health. AT&T is aware of the issue and working to restore service.

Email and websites remain active and available to the public.

Alamance County Emergency Services Association Annual Presentation of Awards

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Awards, County News, Emergency Management, EMS, Fire Marshal, General News.

On Wednesday, October 24, the Alamance County Emergency Services Association held their annual cookout hosted by the Eli Whitney Fire Department. The event honored those members who have served 20, 30, and 40 years. Landon Massey, President of the Alamance County Emergency Services Association, Amy Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners, and Bob Byrd, Alamance County Commissioner, presented awards to the following:

Fire Service Awards: 20 Years

  • Steve Lineberry – Swepsonville Fire Department
  • Donnie West – Pleasant Grove Fire Department
  • Tommy Rumley – Graham Fire Department
  • Kevin Squires – Graham Fire Department
  • Allen Maness – Graham Fire Department
  • Kevin Pickard – Graham Fire Department
  • Jason Fogleman – Gibsonville Fire Department
  • Perry Foust – Gibsonville Fire Department

Fire Service Awards: 30 Years

  • Jimmy Hinshaw – Mebane Fire Department
  • Terry Jordan – Haw River Fire Department

Fire Service Awards: 40 Years

  • John Beaudry – Swepsonville Fire Department

EMS Service Awards: 20 Years

  • Ken Cheek
  • Shawn Rudd
  • Kyle Buckner
  • Jason Mansfield

EMS Service Awards: 30 Years

  • Eddie Thomas

The Alamance County Emergency Services Association helps to provide a forum for communication between emergency services agencies as well as recognizes those individuals who have dedicated so much of their life to the field of emergency services.

For more information, please contact Landon Massey, President of the Alamance County Emergency Services Association at (336) 227-1365 or Landon.Massey@alamance-nc.com.

January 21, 2016 – Countywide State of Emergency

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in C-Com, Community, County News, Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, General News, Public Safety.

PRESS RELEASE

Chairman Dan Ingle has signed a County-wide State of Emergency for Alamance County as of 3 pm today – following North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory who has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the approaching winter storm.

With the impending snow event that is facing Alamance County, Alamance County Emergency Management will open up its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) beginning Friday, January 22 at 5 am.  This will be on a limited basis and will be in full operation at 7 am.

The EOC will operate from the Fire Marshall’s Office at the Family Justice Center in Burlington.  Please call the EOC for non-emergency questions and issues, as we would like to ensure that our 911 system does not become overloaded.  All emergency calls please continue to call 911.  The EOC phone number is 336-570-4089.

If you have power outages, please call Duke Energy’s hotline at 800-POWERON to report power outages, not 911.

Winter Weather – Being Prepared and Staying Safe

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in County News, Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, General News, Public Safety.

With winter weather on its way, it’s important to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and secure. Our Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office has a lot of good information on how to be prepared for Winter Weather, how to stay safe when the storm happens, and what to do in case of an emergency.

Also, if you haven’t signed up for ACE Alerts yet, now is a good time. You’ll be kept up to date on emergency information via text or email. You can also keep up to date by liking and following our Emergency Management Facebook page.