Welcome to the Nebo Volunteer Fire Department
The Nebo Volunteer Fire Department has been servicing the Nebo Community, a developing rural area in Western North Carolina, since 1958.
Join us in thanking these dedicated members for their outstanding service!
Bobby Lister - 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Buddy Shell - 2023 First Responder of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Nebo VFD now has an ISO class 5 rating!
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Annual Inspection.
Have your chimneys inspected and swept if needed. If the chimney (fireplace & furnace/water heater/flue) is clean and free of obstructions, there is less danger of a chimney fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Free and Clear.
Make sure that the top of the chimney is free and clear of tree branches, ivy, or overhanging branches. -
Cap It.
Have a chimney cap installed on all of the flues. New chimney caps are usually constructed of stainless steel and do not rust. They keep out rain, birds, raccoons, squirrels, leaves and other debris that could obstruct the flow of flue gasses in your chimney. -
The right fuel for the job.
Well seasoned hard wood yields the most Btu’s (heat) for your fireplace or wood stove. Wood that has been split and stacked for 6 months out of the rain will be dry enough. Do not burn Christmas trees, pressure treated or painted scrap lumber in your fireplace or wood stove. -
Liquid free light.
Do not use any type of liquid fire starters (lighter fluid, charcoal grill lighter, gasoline, etc.) to start the fire. Only use fire starters specifically designed for fireplaces and wood stoves. Besides the inherent danger of out of control flames inside the home, some of these accelerants can leave residues that may ignite inside the flue (chimney fire). -
Keep it clear.
Keep all furniture and combustible furnishings at least 36 inches away from the fireplace or wood stove. Exposure to heat can lower the ignition temperature of combustible items over time, and they can catch fire. -
Screens or doors.
Have a fireplace screen or set of glass doors with a screen in front of your fireplace during operation. Flying sparks from sappy wood can burn holes in your carpet or furniture. Remember, if you have glass doors, they must be open during the operation of your fireplace, do not close them if a fire is burning. The glass is not rated for those temperatures and the fire will be starved for oxygen and may smoke up the home. -
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are a must.
Some of the newer units will detect both smoke and carbon monoxide, but both types should be installed through out the home. Optimum placement is on the ceiling because that is where the smoke and carbon monoxide will be. Plug in units are convenient but near the floor is not ideal. -
Treat your fire like a toddler, watch them.
Tumbling logs off the grate can knock over a fireplace screen and start a house fire. Do not leave them unattended. -
Pick the right company.
Do your homework on the company you choose to inspect and sweep your fireplace/ furnace flues. What kind of certifications and training do they have? What do on line services like Angie’s List and the Consumer’s Checkbook say? Ask your friends about their favorite companies.
Welcome to the Nebo Volunteer Fire Department
The Nebo Volunteer Fire Department has been servicing the Nebo Community, a developing rural area in Western North Carolina, since 1958.