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North Carolina Fire Departments

Research Triangle growth spurring new station construction and recruitment.

Charlotte and Raleigh expanding fire academies for 2025 classes.

Showing all 2 departments in North Carolina.
Department breakdown
Total departments2
Municipal2

Charlotte Fire Department

Municipal

Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Stations: 43+ coverage
  • Staffing: 1,100 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, community risk reduction
  • Established: 1887
📞 (704) 336-2345🌐 Official site

Raleigh Fire Department

Municipal

Raleigh, North Carolina

  • Stations: 28+ coverage
  • Staffing: 650 career firefighters
  • Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, EMS first response
📞 (919) 996-3400🌐 Official site

About North Carolina Fire Departments

North Carolina has 2 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.

The state's fire service includes approximately 68% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout North Carolina.

Research Triangle growth spurring new station construction and recruitment. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.