Attend the June 15 Surry County Commissioners Meeting

The future of local fire protection services in Surry County is being discussed, and community members have an opportunity to be informed, ask questions, and make their voices heard through the public process.

The Surry County Board of Commissioners is responsible for decisions involving county fire protection arrangements, fire service contracts, fire district administration, and other matters that affect local fire departments and the communities they serve. As these discussions continue, it is important that residents understand the issues and participate in the conversations that may shape the future of fire and emergency services within their communities.

Meeting Information

Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Historic Courthouse
114 West Atkins Street
Dobson, NC

Why Attend?

For generations, local fire departments have been built and sustained by the communities they serve. Citizens donated land, volunteered countless hours, contributed financially, supported fundraising efforts, paid fire district taxes, and worked together to ensure quality fire protection for their families and neighbors.

Today, many residents have expressed concerns regarding ongoing discussions about county fire service agreements, local department governance, and the protection of community-built assets accumulated through decades of volunteer service, donations, fundraising, and taxpayer support.

Attending the Commissioners meeting provides an opportunity to:

• Learn more about issues affecting local fire protection services.
• Hear discussions directly from county officials.
• Stay informed about decisions that may impact your community.
• Ask questions and seek clarification on matters important to you.
• Participate respectfully in the public process.

How You Can Help

The most important thing residents can do is become informed. Review available documents, read public statements, ask questions, and seek factual information from reliable sources.

If you are concerned about the future of fire protection services in your community:

• Attend the June 15 meeting.
• Encourage friends, neighbors, and family members to stay informed.
• Review the press releases and supporting documents available on this website.
• Communicate respectfully with elected officials regarding your views and concerns.
• Continue supporting your local fire department through volunteerism, community involvement, and public engagement.

The Future of Local Fire Protection

The residents of Skull Camp, Franklin, Bannertown, and surrounding communities are more than recipients of fire protection services—they are the communities that built these organizations. The future of local fire protection will be strongest when citizens remain informed, engaged, and involved in the public process.

We encourage all interested residents to attend the June 15 Commissioners meeting, learn more about the issues under discussion, and participate respectfully as the community works toward solutions that preserve both effective fire protection and the long-standing community investment in local volunteer fire departments.