From the Jacksonville Daily News on February 21, three fire departments in Jones and Onslow County are planning a merger.

They began discussions in December, with a merger plan presented at a February 20 meeting. The merger is expected to take effect on July 1.

Details on each department:

Maysville Fire & EMS, Inc.
Jones County
404 Main Street
Chartered 2/5/82
32 members

Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Onslow County
7561 New Bern Highway
Chartered 10/20/59
15 members

Loco Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Onslow County
2731 White Oak River Road
Chartered 2/22/85
20 members