Tuesday, June 9th, Franklinville Firefighters, students from the RCC Fire Academy, and the NC Forestry Service conducted a controlled burn of approximately 10 acres. Controlled burns are an important land management tool that help reduce hazardous fuel buildup, lower the risk of uncontrolled wildfires, improve wildlife habitat, recycle nutrients back into the soil, and promote healthier forest and grassland ecosystems. This was also invaluable training for new fire recruits.

With a possible winter storm approaching this weekend a lot of people are preparing in case of power outages. Wood stoves and space heaters are a great for warming, but can be dangerous if safety measures are not taken and should be operated with a measure of caution. According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) data gathered from 2016 to 2020, space heaters and wood stoves, whether portable or stationary, accounted for 33% of residential house fires . In additio

The City of Asheboro recently conducted a live burn on a donated structure, and we were proud to have a crew from Franklinville Fire Department invited to take part. Live fire training like this is invaluable. It gives firefighters real-world experience you simply can’t replicate in a classroom—fire behavior, heat conditions, coordination, and decision-making under pressure. These opportunities sharpen skills and make us better prepared to protect our community when it matte

When Franklinville, Randleman, and Asheboro firefighters train together, it isn’t just about checking boxes — it’s about preparing for the moments that test every ounce of skill and grit a firefighter has. Live-fire conditions force crews to navigate smoke-filled, unfamiliar spaces where visibility is nearly zero, heat is punishing, and every decision carries weight. That’s exactly why evolutions like vent-enter-search training are so critical. Lives can depend on firefighte