The Board of Directors of Walkertown Fire Department Incorporated would like to announce the sale of
the Talley’s Crossing Fire Station site at 656 Hopkins Road in Kernersville. The structure is one of the few
remaining original volunteer fire station buildings in Forsyth County. Construction began on the facility soon
after the Department was organized in 1954 and was built by the charter members of the department with
donated labor and supplies from the community and local businesses.
In 1992 the Fire Department Leaders along with the County of Forsyth began making plans to address
the challenges of providing fire protection to the growing communities impacted by annexations, highway
plans, increased development and populations. These plans included the construction of new fire stations,
consolidations and mergers of organizations, improved staffing models and remapping of fire districts. The
plans resulted in improved response times and improved insurance grades from the North Carolina Department
of Insurance. With these improvements most operations at the Hopkins Road facility were reduced in 2016. The
last step in the closure plan was the final roadway design and purchase of Right of Way for the widening and
improvements to Hopkins Road by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. As anticipated these
improvements would prevent the use of the remaining property as a fire station.
The Board of Directors of Walkertown Fire Department Incorporated has communicated with Forsyth
County management and the Department of Insurance. The response to the area formerly served by this fire
station will be unaffected as response plans are in place to assure service is provided.
The Talley’s Crossing Fire Station site served the Talley’s and surrounding communities proudly for
nearly 70 years. The rich history of the Department will be preserved by the Walkertown Fire Department. Inc.
as we continue to serve the Talley’s community and move forward and plan for the future.

Board of Directors
Walkertown Fire Department