History[]
In Oct. 2024 the Station was damaged by floodwaters caused by Hurricane Helene. It is currently undergoing repairs.
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Fire Station 5 - 8602 US Highway 19E[]
- Squad 51 - 2009 Dodge Durango 4x4 medical response
- Brush 514 - 2025 Ford F-550 4x4 / Carolina Custom Products
- Engine 5201 - 2018 Spartan Metro Star / Toyne (1500/1250/50F)
- Unit 5202 - 2009 International 7400 / 4-Guys pumper (1250/750) (SN#F-2623)
- Unit 5301 - 2004 Peterbilt 330 / 4-Guys pumper/tanker (1250/1250) (SN#F-2269)
- Unit 5401 - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4x4 / Lady Equipment / NAFECO brush (250/250)
- Unit 5402 - 20?? Can-Am Commander XT UTV
- Unit 5501 - 1995 Ford F-450 / Supreme cube rescue
- 20?? Chevrolet Tahoe
Retired Apparatus[]
- 1997 Peterbilt 330 / EEI pumper (1250/1000/25A/25B) (SN#8749) (Ex-Unit 5201) (Sold to Avery County Ladder Company)
- 199? Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4x4 medic
- 1978 Ford F-600 / Howe pumper (500/600) (SN#15478-AV) (Ex-Newland Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1977 Dodge D300 / Hamerly mini-pumper (400/300) (SN#MP-1337) (Ex-Foscoe Volunteer Fire Department)
- 1977 Dodge W20 / Knapheide brush (125/200)
- 1977 Ford F-600 / E-One pumper (750/750) (SN#331)
- 1953 Dodge M37 / Local utility