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
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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Station 1
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
Station 2
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425
Station 3
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954
Station 4
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675