A Professional Combination Organization

Northern Wake
Fire Department

Serving Northern Wake County, NC and surrounding communities with both career and volunteer members

Notice of special called Corporate Meeting: October 19, 2026

Our calling

Protecting the residents & visitors of Northern Wake County

The Northern Wake Fire Department is located in northern Wake County near Raleigh, NC. Our professional firefighters consist of both volunteer and career members. We are uniquely qualified and trained to provide the highest level of emergency services available to our community.

Fire Suppression

Property Protection

Our highly-trained personnel are proficient in modern firefighting techniques. NWFD is an ISO Public Protection Class 3 rated department.

Community

Risk Reduction Education

We offer programs for the community, which help prevent and mitigate the loss of life and property. Learn More →

Medical Response

Emergency Medical Technicians

Our certified First Responders and EMTs respond with Wake County EMS to life-threatening medical calls.

Rescue

Urban Response

From motor vehicle accidents to water rescue incidents, our team is ready.

Training

Continuing Education

Every day is training day at the Northern Wake Fire Department.

First Responders

All Hazards Response

Northern Wake Fire Department personnel are dedicated to mitigating all incidents no matter the size.

Ordinary Citizens stepping up to serve

Both career and volunteer members of the Northern Wake Fire Department are trained in a wide variety of hazard responses.

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Learn more about what we do

We do more than just put out fire. Learn about our rich fire history, how we reduce risk within our community, and all about the members who serve the citizens of the Northern Wake fire district.

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Think you have what it takes?

Being a volunteer firefighter is much more than just putting out fires. It’s an opportunity to learn new, exciting skills that prepare you to help out members of your community when they need it most.

Over 70% of the nation’s firefighters are volunteers. Do you have what it takes? Click below to learn more.

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The Northern Wake Fire Department, a professional combination organization, serves Northern Wake County and its surrounding communities from 5 strategically placed fire stations, ensuring swift and efficient emergency response and community safety.

Northern Wake Fire Department

11 hours ago

Quick Work Limits Damage at Structure Fire This afternoon 5:11pm, Northern Wake Fire Department units responded to Tradesant Court for a reported structure fire.Engine 31 arrived and found an active fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly brought the fire under control, containing the damage to the kitchen and preventing further extension into the home.We’re proud of the quick, professional work of our crews and all units involved in bringing this incident under control. ...

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Northern Wake Fire Department

1 day ago

Northern Wake Fire Department recently held our first quarterly department dinner, bringing together our employees, volunteers, retirees, and families for an evening of fellowship, recognition, and some great Danny’s BBQ!One of the highlights of the evening was taking time to recognize several members for their recent promotions. Those present to be recognized were:🔥 George Trival – Volunteer Firefighter🔥 Luis Velazquez – Engineer🔥 Mark Hill – CaptainChief Blake Wright was also recognized by Director George Mills for his appointment and promotion to Fire Chief of the Northern Wake Fire Department.While recognizing promotions was an important part of the evening, the greatest part was simply having everyone together. Our organization is built on people, from those currently serving our community to the retirees who helped build the department we have today.We sincerely appreciate all of our employees, volunteers, retirees, and families who joined us. Good food, good fellowship, and some much-needed face time made for a great evening.Congratulations to everyone recognized, and thank you to everyone who continues to make Northern Wake Fire Department a special place to serve.#NorthernWakeFire #NWFD #FireService #Promotions #VolunteerFirefighter #FireFamily #ServingOurCommunity ...

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Northern Wake Fire Department

7 days ago

🎃❤️ PUMPKINS WITH A PURPOSE: SUPPORTING ONE OF OUR OWN ❤️🎃Northern Wake Fire Department Part-Time Engineer Jermone King was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Jermone also serves his community full-time as a Captain with the Knightdale Fire Department.This weekend, our fire service family is coming together to support Jermone and his family.The Northern Wake Fire Department Auxiliary will be selling pumpkins at our pumpkin patch, and all proceeds raised Friday through Sunday will be donated to the King family.We invite our community to come out, pick up a pumpkin, and help support Jermone and his family as they face the road ahead.For those who may not be able to visit the pumpkin patch, a GoFundMe has also been established to help support Jermone and his family during this fight. www.gofundme.com/f/support-jermone-kings-fight-against-cancer❤️ Donate here: Support Jermone King’s Fight Against Cancer🎃 Buy a pumpkin.❤️ Support the King family.🚒 Stand behind one of our own.Whether you purchase a pumpkin, make a donation, or simply share this post, every act of support matters.Please help us spread the word and rally around a firefighter who has spent his career serving others.Jermone, your Northern Wake family is behind you. You and your family do not face this fight alone.This weekend we are giving back! Please come out to the pumpkin patch at 7045 Stony Hill Rd Wake Forest Nc and help us help one of our own. Today thru Sunday all pumpkin patch profits will be donated to the King family. It’s going to be beautiful so stop by and get your pumpkins. ...

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