Effective Through Teamwork
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Welcome to the Official Website for the
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, NC
The firefighters proudly serve the
citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
March 25th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire &
Rescue Station 36, was dispatched to a brush
fire. Assisting Stations were
Stokes Station 32
Stokes Station 34
Stokes Station 37
Stokes Station 39
FMO
Rockingham Station 50
NC Forest Service
Station 36 would like to thank all assisting
agencies
March 12th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue
Station 36 was dispatched to a brush fire involving
a riding lawn mower that had a mechanical issue
which caused the fire about and acre of open field,
assisting Station 36 was Stokes County Forestry and
Stokes County Fire Marshal.
Station 36 Thanks assisting Departments for there
help.
March 11th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue
Station 36 was dispatched to a brush fire
involving about and acre of wooded area, assisting
Station 36 was Rockingham County Station
130 and Stokes County Forestry. Station 36 Thanks
assisting Departments for there help
Feb 5th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue
Station 36 was dispatched to a grass fire with mul-
tiple exposures of structures. First arriving units
reported approximately half acre involved with
singlewide, garage and barn in direct danger. Fire
was quickly contained and deemed under control.
Due to structures in danger a full response was
dispatched. Stations assisting.
From Stokes County: STA32, STA34, STA39
From Rockingham County: SAT130
From VA: Patrick County - Company 28
Station 36 would like to thank all assisting agen-
cies for there response.
On February 3rd at 4:01PM Station 36 was dis-
patched to a residential structure fire in our first
due district, Dispatch reported flames and smoke
visible on dispatch. Automatic mutual aid of
Stokes Rockingham, Danbury, Northwest,
Mayodan, Madison Fire Departments were re-
quested. Chief 36 arrived shortly after dispatch
and reported a fully involved residential structure.
Propane tanks were directly involved, which BLEVE
shortly after arrival. Blast were heard over a mile
away.
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue Station 36
was dispatched to a MVA on Jan 29th 2024 where a
straight truck ran off the roadway an into a utility
pole breaking the pole in half and bringing down
the power lines which resulted in about 150 homes
losing power.
On 1-24-24 at 1:45pm, Station 36 was dispatched
to a residential structure fire in our first due dis-
trict. Our engine rolled within a minute of dis-
patch, by having 2 part time paid staff on duty. A
quick on scene time was also achieved. First arriv-
ing units reported smoke in the residence, and fire
in the furnace. Fire was quickly extinguished, heat
and smoke removed from residence.
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue Station 36
On Jan 18th 2024 was dispatched to assist Station
37 on a truck fire that was three feet from a
structure.
Upon arrival Fire crews found a fully involved vehi-
cle fire also dispatched from Stokes County Station
35
And Station from Rockingham County 50,60,150
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue Station 36 was dis-
patched to a Structure Fire to assist Station 37, also
dispatched was Station 35,39,40 and Rockingham
County Station 50. Upon arrival crews found that
the furnace was smoking cut power to the furnace
and the threat of fire was removed.
On March 29th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire &
Rescue Station 36, was Dispatched to assist
Rockingham County Station 130 on a Tractor trailer
rollover, with the driver pinned in. Multiple agen-
cies responded to the scene with the driver being
airlifted to the Hospital once he was extracted from
the vehicle
March 20th 2024 1442 hrs,Station 36 was dis-
patched to an automatic aid request for a commer-
cial building fire with Station 37 at Belews Creek
Steam Station. Upon arrival 37 reported heavy
smoke showing from the structure with a brush fire
across the lake.
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue Station 36, On Feb
9th 2024 was dispatched at 0716 hrs to assist
Stokes STA 32 on a Structure Fire with smoke &
flames visible on dispatch.
Assisting agencies
Stokes County: STA36, STA34, SAT39, FMO
VA Patrick County: STA21P, SAT28P
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On April 15th 2024 at 0035 hours Northeast Stokes
Fire & Rescue Station 36 was dispatched to a
Structure Fire in our first due district.
Upon arrival, Chief 36 reported fully involved two-
story structure. Which turned out to be an aban-
doned house, it was deemed best to control the fire
to the structure due to a live power line down in the
front yard.
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On April 17th 2024 at 0839 hours Northeast Stokes
Fire & Rescue Station 36 was dispatched to a rekindle,
rom a Structure fire a couple of days ago. Assist Chief
1336 & Koda 1336 ½ responded in Engine 336. Upon
arrival 1336 found that the back wall of the
Structure had rekindled.
On Sunday June 2 2024 at 0721 hours Northeast
Stokes Fire & Rescue Station 36 personnel were dis-
patched to a reported working residential structure
fire with animals entrapped. 18-36 arrived and re-
ported 2 singlewide mobile homes, multiple out-
buildings, and multiple vehicles involved. 36
personnel arrived and deployed hand lines and es-
tablished water supply via tanker shuttle. Personnel
made entry into the home and rescued 5 dogs.
Treatment of the dogs was turned over to Stokes
County EMS. Oxygen was administered and animals
were released to owner in great condition. Personnel
continued to extinguish exposures and kept resi-
dence to room and contents only. Special thanks to
our mutual aid for the great response and help.
Stokes Station 32, Stokes Station 34, Stokes Station
39, Rockingham Station 80, Patrick County, VA
Company 28, Stokes County EMS, Stokes County Fire
Marshals Office.
June 11th 2024 Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue
Station 36 Responded to a 10-50
Friday June 28th 2024 at 1138 hours Station 36 was
dispatched to a 10-50 involving a Tractor Trailer
rollover. Driver was transported to the hospital for
observation. 36 personnel remained on scene for
approximately 6 hours, blocking the roadway while
the towing company uprighted the truck and pre-
formed cleanup. During this 6 hour timespan, 36
also answered a medical call and request for mutual
aid to Rockingham County on a 2 alarm structure
fire. Was a busy day for the Bulldogs. Thanks for
the communities support and especially to the Red
Top Cafe for always making sure we are fed and Lisa
even delivered!! Also thanks to the following agen-
cies for their assistance:
Stokes County Ems
North Carolina Forestry Service(Stokes)
Stokes County Sheriff Department
NC Highway Patrol
Sunday June 2 2024 Station 36 was dispatched to
a structure fire, dispatch informed
responding units that there were pets trapped
inside. Firefighters rescued the dogs
and handed them off to Stokes County EMS for
further treatment.
Sunday Sept. 22 2024, Station 36 was dispatched
to a MVA at 12:18 PM. Upon arrival, responding
units found a single vehicle crashed into an
abandoned house. Patient had minor injuries
and was evaluated by Stokes County EMS.
Station 36 personnel assisted Swannanoa Fire
Department with multiple medical calls and
rescues. Our strike team had to take a detour
due to multiple closed roads and hazards. This 5
minute response turned into an hour response
due to having to detour and hike in to the
patients residence due to washed out roads.
This video is meant to show the difficulties that
first responders are having to deal with when it
comes to just reaching a location that they have
been assigned for search and Rescue and
Recovery operations. And the dangers that first
responders find themselves in while trying to
help others.
A lot of the video has been sped up to reduce the
length of the video