Madison County NC Firefighter's Association

10/21/2026

NC Forest Service will begin taking applications for our annual Volunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant on Monday October 26th. This is a 50/50 matching grant of up to $5,000, provided to rural fire departments serving populations of less than 10,000 people.

This grant will help volunteer fire departments purchase wildland personal protective equipment (PPE), hand tools, communications equipment, and other wildfire tools that can be used on wildfire incidents across the state. For more information regarding this grant please visit www.ncforestservice.gov

10/09/2026

Charlotte Fire mourns the loss of Durham Firefighter Andrew Brokes, who tragically died in the line of duty early Thursday morning, October 8, while searching for victims inside a burning building in Durham, North Carolina.

Firefighter Brokes, 24, joined the Durham Fire Department in May 2025 and was assigned to Fire Station 13. He was among the firefighters battling a large structure fire on Marly Drive when crews became trapped inside the building. Despite rescue efforts, Brokes lost his life. Two additional firefighters were injured during the incident and have since been released from the hospital.

Our hearts are with the Brokes family, the Durham Fire Department, and all those mourning this devastating loss. We stand alongside our fellow North Carolina firefighters as we honor Andrew's courage, dedication to service, and ultimate sacrifice.

10/01/2026

“After 52 years of service to the Madison County office of the North Carolina Forest Service, Alan “Slab” Fowler has decided to retire. Slab and his wife Lid were the backbone of the County’s NCFS office for decades, helping to protect county citizens and property from the threat of wildfire. The Madison office of the NC Forest Service will be holding a retirement party for Slab and Lid starting at 5 o’clock on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 at the Cooperative Extension office at 258 Carolina Lane in Marshall.”

Burgin “Bo” Dossett

Madison County Ranger
North Carolina Forest Service
5210 Us 25-70 Marshall, NC 28753
Office: 828-649-3821
Cell: 828-782-1045

09/27/2026

Thank you Madison Medics, Nc Forest Service , Madison Sheriff’s Office, Madison County Emergency Management, and all County Fire Departments that came or helped out at the Madison County Fair

08/26/2026

08/22/2026

Join us for the Walnut Community Fun Day at Walnut Presbyterian Church from 11-3 today!

Parking is available at the Walnut Community Center, and Church Street is closed for a safe, short walk down to the event!

-Free Food
-Free Snowcones
-Free School Supplies