Organization: KINGS MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER FIRE
Mission: THE MISSION OF THE FIRE BRIGADE IS TO SUPPORT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO MINIMIZE LOSS OF LIVES, INJURY TO PERSONS, AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FROM FIRES, NATURAL DISASTERS, ACCIDENTS, AND OTHER EMERGENCIES. IT USES THE APPLICATION OF APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY,FIRE PREVENTION POLICIES, RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING TACTICS AND BY ACTING IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE KINGS MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY IN FULFILLING THE ROLE OF SAVING LIVES AND PROTECTING PROPERTY.
Activities: ANNUAL FAIR HELD ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. THE VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE RESPONDS TO OVER 160 CALLS A YEAR, MANY OF THEM TO ASSIST WEEKEND BICYCLISTS AND HIKERS. IN 2018 THE BRIGADE SUPPORTED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN RESPONDING TO 266 EMERGENCY CALLS.
NTEE category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports