Cleveland County Emergency Management

Monthly Siren Test This Saturday 06/06/2026 12Noon

NOTICE: LOCATION CHANGE:

Due to the potential for rain, the location for the 2026 Cleveland County Firefighter Memorial Service has been changed to Shelby Fire & Rescue Station 2, located at 303 Charles Road, Shelby, NC.

The service will be held on Friday, May 22, at 12 pm.

This annual service honors and remembers those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the citizens of Cleveland County, and also pays tribute to those active and retired firefighters that have passed away over the course of the last year.

The service is open to the public and all public safety agencies are encouraged to attend.

Notice: As of 8 a.m. on May 3rd, 2026, the Cleveland County Fire Marshal's Office, in collaboration with the North Carolina Forest Service, will lift the Burning Ban. Thank you for your cooperation; please remember to burn only natural vegetation.

Emergency Operations Center in Cleveland County. The facility is almost ready.
moving closer to the official opening.
(we just had to share a sneak peep)