The Town of Beech Mountain is hosting their first annual Christmas Parade and we want YOU to be a part of it! Please help make our parade a success by creating your own float and being a part of it! Floats can be as simple as a decorate car to a…
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2020 Fall-BMVFD Department Dispatch Newsletter Please click this link to download the first BMVFD Digital Version newsletter of “The Department Dispatch”. Thank you for your support.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging the public to make fire safety a priority when preparing this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The association’s latest Home Cooking Fires report shows that Thanksgiving is the peak day for U.S. home cooking fires followed by the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. According…
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Congratulations to BMVFD member Jim Brooks! The Avery County Fire Association presented him with the “Life Time Achievement Award” for his 49 years of fire service to the community. The presentation was made at the annual awards meeting 11/5/20 in Newland. Jim was also recognized at 11/10/20 Beech Mountain Town…
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Our NEW BMVFD Website offers a wide array of fire and life safety information. Our safety page includes videos, infographics, downloadable checklists, and shareable social media images. Please browse and share these critical resources with your family, friends, and neighbors. This “user-friendly” information is also great to share with seasonal…
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The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week™, October 4-10, 2020. This year’s focus on cooking fire safety is supported by findings from NFPA’s newly released U.S. Home Cooking Fires report, which shows…
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Firefighters throughout Avery County participated in a controlled structure burn off Hwy 105 in Banner Elk on Saturday, August 8th hosted by the Banner Elk Fire Department. A setup meeting was held at the Linville Ladder Company where a written pre-burn plan was reviewed. Eight Beech Mountain firefighters participated: Weidner…
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The Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department members honored Lt. John Hoffman on August 4 with an all-fire truck parade, escorting him to new life adventures as he leaves the High Country after 37 years of dedicated service. John was awarded a plaque and presented his Officer’s Helmet and Gold Badge….
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We are pleased to announce that Firefighters Megan Northrop and Luke Lychmanenko are the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl, Adelynn. Our newest recruit came into this world at 7 lbs and 19.5 inches. Luke reported that all members are doing well. We are looking forward to welcoming our…
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This July, the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department participated in the State OSFM Water Haul Grade Tanker Testing and Certification event held at the Foscoe Volunteer Fire Department. Two BMVFD tankers, 9301 and 9302, were among nearly 30 trucks being tested. The tanker dump/fill certifications will help all neighboring Avery…
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