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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Stations

Personnel

Apparatus

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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.

We will be conducting a second round of application review for Master Firefighter and Firefighter Friday September 25th. Please get your applications in the be part of this next round of hiring.🚒 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, 2026📅 Second Application Review: September 25th, 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 ...
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🎃 Mark Your Calendars! 🎃The Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary's Fall Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, and we hope you'll come out and join us for a great day of fun, fellowship, and community support!Our Auxiliary is made up of an incredible group of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support the Northern Wake Fire Department and the firefighters who serve this community every day. Whether it's helping with special events, supporting our members and their families, or providing resources that enhance our department, they are always there when needed.The truth is, they can only support us if you support them. The funds they raise help fill important gaps that traditional funding sources cannot always cover, allowing them to continue making a meaningful difference for our firefighters and our organization.Simply put, without the unwavering support of our Auxiliary and this community, Northern Wake Fire Department would not be where it is today.Thank you in advance for supporting this amazing organization. We look forward to seeing you on October 17th!❤️🚒 Supporting Those Who #northernwakefiredepartmente#northernwakefireauxiliaryk#FallFestival2026a#CommunityStrongC#SupportYOURFirefightersourFirefighters🎃🎃Pumpkins will be here soon!! Mark your calendars and be sure to come see us at the Fall Festival!!! 🎃🎃 ...
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Yesterday, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, members of the Northern Wake Fire Department joined the Wake County Sheriff’s Office and Wake County EMS in sharing a memorial announcement over the Raleigh-Wake 911 communications system.Twenty-five years later, many of us still remember exactly where we were when we learned of the attacks. While time has passed, it is our responsibility to ensure future generations understand just how pivotal that day was in our nation’s history and the profound impact it had on America, the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, and our communities.We take part in these moments of remembrance to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, recognize the bravery and resilience displayed in the face of tragedy, and ensure that the lessons and legacy of September 11, 2001, are never forgotten. ...
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📚❤️ Supporting Our Community, One Student at a Time ❤️📚As a special community project, the Northern Wake Fire Auxiliary recently conducted a school supply drive to help support local students and educators. Today, those donated supplies were delivered to Brassfield Elementary School, located right here in our fire district, where they will be available for teachers and students throughout the school year.Even during lean times when every dollar counts, our community continues to demonstrate its generosity and commitment to helping others. We are incredibly grateful for the support provided to our Auxiliary, whose efforts directly support the mission of the Northern Wake Fire Department and our commitment to providing the highest level of service possible to our citizens.A sincere thank you to everyone who donated school supplies, to the members of our Auxiliary who organized and led this effort, to our department staff who assisted along the way, and to the wonderful staff at Brassfield Elementary School for welcoming us today.Together, we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.#northernwakefiredepartment #CommunityStrong #nwfdauxiliary #brassfieldelementary #ServingBeyondTheCall ...
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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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