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Serving Yancey County Since 1974

When the mountains call,
we answer.

South Toe Fire & Rescue protects Burnsville and the surrounding communities with rapid emergency response, fire suppression, and life-saving rescue — every shift, every day.

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50+ Years of Service
24/7 Emergency Response
Volunteer Firefighters
What We Do

Comprehensive emergency
services for the community

Fire Suppression

Structural, wildland, and vehicle fire response. Our crews train relentlessly to protect homes, businesses, and the forests that define this region.

Emergency Medical Response

First responders on scene within minutes. Cardiac arrests, trauma, and medical emergencies — we are the bridge between crisis and care.

Search & Rescue

Mountain rescues, vehicle extrication, and water rescue along the South Toe River. Rugged terrain is our home ground — and we know it.

Fire Safety Education

Station tours, smoke alarm installations, and school programs. Prevention saves more lives than any response — we invest in both.

Community Risk Reduction

Hazard mapping, building inspections, and emergency preparedness planning. We work proactively so crises never reach our doors.

24/7 Dispatch Center

Round-the-clock emergency communications. Call 911 from anywhere in our jurisdiction — help is on the way, always.

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Our Story

Born in the mountains,
built on service

South Toe Fire & Rescue was founded in 1974 by a handful of Burnsville residents who believed their community deserved reliable emergency protection — no matter how remote the address or how harsh the weather.

Today, our volunteer department covers a wide service area across Yancey County, from the downtown square to the most isolated mountain ridges. We respond to hundreds of calls each year — structure fires, vehicle accidents on winding highways, medical emergencies, and search operations in some of the most rugged terrain in the Blue Ridge.

Every member of our department serves without pay. They are teachers, tradespeople, farmers, and neighbors who trade their evenings and weekends for the chance to stand between a community and catastrophe.

Volunteer-operated since 1974
Certified emergency response team
Community-first mission
State-of-the-art equipment
Get Involved

This department is
made by the community

South Toe Fire & Rescue exists because people like you chose to show up. Whether you become a volunteer firefighter, donate equipment, or simply know the number by heart — your involvement keeps this community safe.

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We're here
around the clock

For emergencies, always dial 911. For non-emergency inquiries, station visits, or to learn about volunteering, reach us directly.

Address 349 Still Fork Creek Rd
Burnsville, NC 28714-6610
Emergency Dial 911 — 24/7/365

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