A Professional Combination Organization
Northern Wake
Fire Department
Serving Northern Wake County, NC and surrounding communities with both career and volunteer members
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.
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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Northern Wake Fire Department
(opens in a new tab)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.
🚒 FALL 2026 FIRE & RESCUE CERTIFICATION CLASSESNorthern Wake Fire Department & Wake Technical Community CollegeNorthern Wake Fire Department is proud to offer four North Carolina Fire & Rescue certification courses this fall through our partnership with Wake Technical Community College.✅ Volunteer-Friendly Schedule ✅ Evening Sessions Combined with Weekend Training✅ Earn State Certifications ✅ Train Close to Home ✅ Build Skills for the Next AlarmWe recognize the challenges of balancing family, work, and volunteer service. That's why these courses have been structured with a volunteer-friendly schedule, utilizing weekend classes combined with limited weekday evening sessions to make certification more accessible for our members and neighboring departments.September - OPS 8📍 Northern Wake Fire House #1September 26-27 | 0800-1900September 28 | 1800-2200October - Rescue📍 Northern Wake Fire House #2October 9 & 12 | 1800-2200October 10-11 | 0800-1900November - OPS 9 (Live Burn)📍 Multiple LocationsNovember 14-15 | 0800-1900 | NW Fire House #2November 21-22 | 0800-1700 | Wake County Training CenterNovember 23 | 1800-2200 | NW Fire House #2December - Mayday📍 Northern Wake Fire House #2December 12-13 | 0800-1900December 14 | 1800-2200Why Take These Classes?Whether you're working toward Firefighter certification, sharpening existing skills, or preparing for future promotion opportunities, these courses provide realistic, hands-on training designed to make you more effective and safer on the fireground.Build Skills. Earn Certification. Be Ready.For registration information or questions, contact the Northern Wake Training Division.#NorthernWakeFire #volunteerfirefighters #waketech #firetraining #FirefighterDevelopment #TrainToServe #beready
💧 370 Gallons. That’s Why.When you’re fighting fire in a rural community, every gallon matters.Northern Wake Fire Department recently transitioned to 4-inch supply hose, and last night B Shift and our volunteer firefighters trained on the new hose system.Here’s the simple math:✅ 1,000 feet of 5-inch hose holds approximately 1,020 gallons of water✅ 1,000 feet of 4-inch hose holds approximately 650 gallons of water✅ That’s nearly 370 additional gallons available for firefighting operations instead of sitting inside the hoseWe recognize that 5-inch hose is capable of moving a greater volume of water. However, our analysis of past incidents has shown that when we transition into a large-scale water supply operation involving drop tanks and tanker shuttles, we have often reached a point where the fire has already gained a significant advantage.Our goal is to put more usable water on the fire sooner.By reducing the amount of water stored in the hose itself, we can maximize the water immediately available for fire attack during those critical first minutes. Those early moments are often when firefighters have the greatest opportunity to stop fire spread, reclaim transitional space, and improve the chances of saving the structure.The change to 4-inch supply hose is one part of a larger strategy focused on: 🚒 Faster fire attack💧 More immediately available water⏱️ Improved water delivery during the most critical phase of the incident🏠 Better outcomes for the citizens and businesses we serveTraining together and continuously evaluating our operations helps ensure we are prepared to meet the challenges of a growing community.Train hard. Train together. Be ready.#NorthernWakeFire #WaterSupply #FirefighterTraining #RuralFirefighting #VolunteerFirefighter #PreparedForThem
Still time before our first application review Wednesday the 2nd!🚒 NOW HIRING | Join the Northern Wake Fire Department TeamDue to continued growth and the opening of Fire House 5, Northern Wake Fire Department is expanding and seeking dedicated professionals to join our team.We’re currently accepting applications for:✅ Firefighter✅ Master Firefighter✅ EngineerAt Northern Wake, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional service, supporting one another, and continually growing as fire service professionals.What We Offer: Competitive pay and benefitsLocal Government Employees Retirement (pension)401k (5% Non-Matching Contribution) FMLAPaid Employee Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceAccident and Sickness InsuranceSupplemental Retirement Program through Relief Fund. Modern apparatus and equipmentOpportunities for advancementProgressive training and professional developmentA strong culture built on service, integrity, and teamwork📅 Open Until Filled📅 First Application Review: September 2, 2026If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference, build your career, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to hear from you.Serve With Purpose. Lead With Integrity. Grow With Us.Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit northernwakefire.org/employment/#NorthernWakeFire #NowHiring #FirefighterJobs #EngineerJobs #MasterFirefighter #FireServiceCareers #WakeCounty #JoinOurTeam #ServeWithPurpose #FireHouse5
🚒 NOW HIRING | Join the Northern Wake Fire Department TeamDue to continued growth and the opening of Fire House 5, Northern Wake Fire Department is expanding and seeking dedicated professionals to join our team.We’re currently accepting applications for:✅ Firefighter✅ Master Firefighter✅ EngineerAt Northern Wake, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional service, supporting one another, and continually growing as fire service professionals.What We Offer: Competitive pay and benefitsLocal Government Employees Retirement (pension)401k (5% Non-Matching Contribution) FMLAPaid Employee Health, Vision and Dental InsuranceAccident and Sickness InsuranceSupplemental Retirement Program through Relief Fund. Modern apparatus and equipmentOpportunities for advancementProgressive training and professional developmentA strong culture built on service, integrity, and teamwork📅 Open Until Filled📅 First Application Review: September 2, 2026If you’re looking for a place where you can make a difference, build your career, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to hear from you.Serve With Purpose. Lead With Integrity. Grow With Us.Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit northernwakefire.org/employment/#NorthernWakeFire #NowHiring #FirefighterJobs #EngineerJobs #MasterFirefighter #FireServiceCareers #WakeCounty #JoinOurTeam #ServeWithPurpose #FireHouse5
Exciting things are taking shape at Northern Wake! We will always strive to improve the level of service we provide to our community. One of the latest examples is the addition of the Blueye Robotics Blueye X3 underwater ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) to our water rescue and recovery program.We’re proud to share that ABC11 recently highlighted this innovative technology and the impact it can have on emergency operations. The ROV provides our team with “eyes under the water,” allowing us to conduct search, recovery, and investigative operations more safely and efficiently. Using advanced sonar and video capabilities, the system helps locate submerged vehicles, objects, and victims while reducing risk to our personnel.More importantly, this technology supports our mission of serving families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our goal is simple: provide answers, bring closure, and do everything we can to support our community when they need us most.A special thank you to the Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary and the generous donors whose support made this program possible. Their investment in public safety continues to make a difference throughout our community.We also appreciate ABC11 WTVD for highlighting how innovative technology is helping Northern Wake Fire Department better serve the citizens of Northern Wake County.#NorthernWakeFire #BlueyeX3 #PublicSafety #WaterRescue #CommunityFirst #InnovationInService
Underwater drone helps Northern Wake crews locate victims, reduce risks to divers
abc11.com
Northern Wake firefighters are using a new underwater drone to help water rescues and recovery efforts.Station 1
11713 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
Station 2
7045 Stony Hill Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425
Station 3
13116 Norwood Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954
Station 4
15633 New Light Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675
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