Our Department
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1959
For more than six decades, Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department has stood ready to protect southern Wilson County. Through professional emergency response, continuous training, and an unwavering commitment to service, we help keep our neighbors, homes, and community safe.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY. BUILT TO SERVE.
Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1959 by community members who recognized the need for local fire protection and stepped in to meet it. Their commitment created more than a fire department; it established a tradition of neighbors protecting neighbors. Since then, generations of firefighters have answered the call to serve, each one helping shape a department known for dedication, professionalism, and community pride.
BCVFD was officially incorporated in 1979 and has continued to grow alongside the people it serves. While equipment and technology have changed over the years, our purpose has remained the same: to protect lives, property, and community.
Today, we continue that legacy, preparing for the future through advanced training, modern equipment, and a commitment to excellence.
OUR MISSION
To protect lives, property, and community through professional emergency response, fire prevention, education, and compassionate service while honoring the trust placed in us every day.
OUR VISION
To be a trusted, respected and progressive fire department that sets the standard for service, professionalism, and commitment to excellence in every call we answer.
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department has been shaped by leaders who understood that serving the community is both an honor and a responsibility. Since 1959, just six fire chiefs have led Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, each helping shape the department we are today.
DEPARTMENT CHIEFS
Yank Aycock
Sid Tomlinson Jr.
Franklin Lucas
Sid Tomlinson III
Trent Lucas
Roger Godwin
Michael Honeycutt
Don Skinner
Jeff Collier (Current Fire Chief)
NEIGHBORS SERVING NEIGHBORS
At Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, our greatest strength is our people.
We’re more than a fire department. We’re a team of neighbors, friends, parents, business owners, students, and community members who share one common purpose: serving others.
PROUDLY SERVING BLACK CREEK & BEYOND
Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department provides emergency fire protection, rescue services, and community support throughout the Town of Black Creek and the surrounding Lee Woodard Fire District.
Our response area covers approximately 33 square miles in Wilson County and serves more than 3,400 residents across residential neighborhoods, farms, businesses, schools, churches, and rural roadways.
Whether responding within town limits or throughout the surrounding rural community, our firefighters are committed to providing prompt, professional service whenever help is needed.
As our community continues to grow, so does our commitment to serving it. By investing in our people, embracing new technology, and preparing the next generation of firefighters, we’re ensuring Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department remains ready for whatever tomorrow brings.
