A Professional Combination Organization

Northern Wake
Fire Department

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

Notice of 2026 Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election

Hiring for Engineer Position (Open Until 7/31/2026)

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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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.

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Northern Wake Fire Department

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.

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🐾🔥 Pets and Fire Safety Matter 🔥🐾This video shows a heartbreaking reminder that accidents can happen when we least expect them. A family Labrador unintentionally started a fire while home alone, resulting in loss and damage to the home and three beloved pets.Our pets are part of our families, and simple precautions can help keep them safe when no one is home:• Keep stovetops and cooking appliances clear and secured.�• Remove or secure items that curious pets could bump into or activate.�• Consider using stove knob covers or disabling controls when away.�• Keep pets in safe areas of the home away from potential fire hazards.�• Ensure working smoke alarms are installed throughout your home.No one expects a family pet to cause a fire, but incidents like this happen more often than many realize. Taking a few extra steps before leaving the house can protect your home, your pets, and your loved ones.The members of Northern Wake Fire Department encourage everyone to take a moment today to look around their homes for potential hazards and make fire safety part of your daily routine.#NorthernWakeFire #firesafety #PetSafety #HomeSafety #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #CommunityRiskReduction #FirePrevention #ProtectYourPets #SafetyStartsAtHome #firefighters #PublicSafety #DogSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #wakecounty #StayFireSafe ... See MoreSee Less

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Event reminder. Retiring Northern Wake Fire Department Fire Chief Bart Travis is being celebrated on Thursday at Fire Station 2, 7045 Stony Hill Road, Wake Forest. See below. ... See MoreSee Less

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Promotion Announcement Northern Wake Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Probationary Firefighter George Trival to Firefighter status.George has successfully completed his probationary period and is a North Carolina Certified Firefighter. This achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community and the fire service profession.As part of this milestone, George was presented his black firefighter helmet by Captain Chris Dillard, signifying his transition from probationary firefighter to firefighter status within our organization.Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Trivali on this accomplishment. We are proud of his progress and look forward to watching his continued growth and success at Northern Wake Fire Department.Congratulations, George! #northernwakefiredepartment #NWFD #firefighter #Promotion #brotherhood #ServiceBeforeSelf #ProfessionalDevelopment #FireServiceLeadership ... See MoreSee Less

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Northern Wake Fire Department Announces 2026 Scholarship RecipientsNorthern Wake Fire Department is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2026 NWFD Scholarship Program. These scholarships reflect our commitment to supporting education, professional growth, and the families who help make our organization strong.Congratulations to our 2026 recipients:Cameron AspdenSon of Part-Time Employee Todd AspdenAttending UNC Charlotte in Fall 2026Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Construction EngineeringCora HenkelCurrent Northern Wake Fire Department Full-Time EmployeeAttending Wake Technical Community CollegePursuing studies Public Safety Administration: Emergency & Fire ManagementPlease join us in congratulating Cameron and Cora on receiving the 2026 Northern Wake Fire Department Scholarship Award. We wish them continued success in their academic pursuits and future careers!Congratulations, Cameron and Cora!#northernwakefiredepartment #NWFD #CommunityStrong #FutureLeaders #ScholarshipRecipient ... See MoreSee Less

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Construction Update for July 2026 on Northern Wake Fire House #5! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

🚤 Moral of the story: Don’t send the Chief selfies of yourself… because you never know where they might end up! 📸😂Today, Captain Hopkins and his crew on Engine 31 C-Shift are operating Boat 3 on Falls Lake as part of our regular boat operations program.Did you know that every Saturday our crews place our boats in the water to ensure they remain fully operational and mission ready? With four boats to run and an entire district to continue covering, it takes a coordinated effort and plenty of teamwork to make it happen.Thankfully, our personnel do an outstanding job balancing training, readiness, and emergency response while keeping a sense of humor along the way.Stay safe out there and keep those selfies to yourself…or you might see them again! 😉🚒🚤 ... See MoreSee Less

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Station 1

11713 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858

Station 2

7045 Stony Hill Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425

Station 3

13116 Norwood Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954

Station 4

15633 New Light Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675

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