The Tryonota Fire Department is located in the unincorporated area of western Gaston County between Bessemer City, Cherryville, and Kings Mountain. Our Professional Firefighters consist of both volunteer and part-time, and we are qualified and trained to provide the highest level of emergency services available to our community in many disciplines including, Fire, Rescue, Medical Service, and Hazmat.
Our History
Tryonota Fire Department was formed in May of 1964 among community members that felt the need for fire protection in the community. Tryonota’s is 33 square miles making it the second largest rural fire district in Gaston County. Tryonota Operates out of two fire stations, station 1 and the headquarters is located at its original location on Tryon Courthouse Road. In 2003 Tryonota merged with the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Department to create station 2 and is located at its original location. Chestnut Ridge Church Road. Tryonota is proud to have an ISO rating of a 4 by the North Carolina Response Rating System. Which saves homeowners and businesses on their insurance premiums. Tryonota also holds a Light Rescue Certification from the North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services.
Where did we get our name?
The name Tryonota comes from the Tryon High School yearbook located directly across the road from the station. Tryonota serves the Tryon community and was originally named Tryon Volunteer Fire Department. When the department began the process of incorporating it was decided to choose a name that would not be confused with Tryon Fire Department in Polk County. The founders decided to use the name Tryonota due to its uniqueness originality to the area it served.
