Beech Mountain Ski Patrol recently dedicated the “Chamberlin Express” rescue toboggan to honor 65+ year Firefighter/EMT/Ski Patroller Pete Chamberlin.  Pete is currently the longest standing active member of the National Ski Patrol.  Congratulations Pete Chamberlin for your award and your long-term service to both the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department…

As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging everyone to use added caution when celebrating the holiday, as Thanksgiving Day represents the leading day for home cooking fires. More than three times as many cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day as a typical day of the year. Thanksgiving is a…

Thanks to Jimmie and Johnnie for letting “Big Red and The Grinch” visit for Friendsgiving to kick-off the winter season and the upcoming Beech Mountain Christmas Parade on December 22nd. The Grinch says, “Best wishes for a wonderful, safe winter season to all”.

On July 4, 2021, a dedication ceremony was held for the new Bob Wynn Memorial Park & the Reub and Barbara Mooradian Garden.  The memorials are located at 510 Beech Mountain Parkway along the new Walking Trail which flows through the Town on its way to Overlook Park and also…

Its National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (week of 4/12/21) where we honor 911 dispatchers.  Thank you Beech Mountain Dispatcher’s: Shannon, Tiffany, Wendy, and Dave!  Always heard, but rarely seen.  The Beech Mountain Fire Department would like to highlight these Beech Mountain Dispatcher’s that provide unique professional skills and personal attributes…

To celebrate Betty Redman’s 90th Birthday, several BMVFD members created a fire truck parade with lights and siren’s for a surprise visit to Betty’s house at 12 Noon on March 13, 2021.  Betty appreciated the fire department visit.  We hope you had a Happy Birthday Betty!!!  Please see photos below…

Congratulations to Calvin Cole, member of the the Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Dept. who has been named the Cove Creek’s Teacher of the Year 2021! Please see the Watauga County Schools article and link below: Mr. Cole truly goes the extra mile for his students and is always sporting a…

2/22/2021 Update: The COVID-19 Vaccine is limited.  Attached is a link that you can go to sign up for your first dose vaccine For First Responders. This link is also found at AVERYCOUNTYNC.GOV under Emergency Managements page. If you have any questions please call Paul Buchanan (900). http://averycountync.gov/covid_vaccine_request/index.php 2/10/21 Update:…