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.

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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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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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Northern Wake Fire is currently on the scene in the 4000 block of Purnell Rd, working to mitigate an overturned vehicle. We kindly ask you to avoid the area for the next hour to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation! Stay safe! 🗓️ Date: 3/11/26 🕒 Time: 2:15pm ... See MoreSee Less

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2025 Awards Banquet HighlightsSaturday March 7th, we had the honor of celebrating our Annual Awards Banquet, an evening dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary dedication, training, service, and courage of our members. This department continues to raise the bar, and 2025 was no exception.2025 Call Volume: 2,352 incidentsTotal Training Hours: 21,363.73 hoursTraining AwardsTop Performers• Career: Ben Wofford – 746.5 hours• Volunteer: Lilly Shaffer – 572.55 hoursScholarship Recipients4-Year Scholarship:• Connor Thompson• Jenna Pitz2-Year Scholarship:• Preston FreemanRetirements – Thank You for Your ServiceWe proudly recognized several retirees whose decades of commitment shaped the Northern Wake Fire Department:• Assistant Chief Darin Ray – 42 years• Assistant Chief Bill Stephenson – 40 years• Captain Mike Thompson – 21 years• Battalion Chief Bryan Lane – 22 years• Captain Bob Edmundson – 52 years• Captain Phil Farrell – 29 years• Engineer Randy Ferrell – 25 yearsAuxiliary Award• Captain Chad TeagueYears of Service Milestones5 Years: Peyton Allen, Cora Henkel10 Years: Spencer Hart, Jack Weiss20 Years: Kathleen Pitz25 Years: Robert CronUnit CitationsUnit Citation – Felicia Street Flood Rescue (July 7, 2025)Awarded to:• Lt. Johnathan Thomas• FF Josh Rocha• FF Luis Velazquez• Engineer Michael WeeseTheir actions resulted in four victims rescued from dangerous flooding conditions, an extraordinary demonstration of professionalism and courage.Unit Citation – Six Forks Rd / I‑540 Rescue (September 14, 2025)Awarded to:• Captain Bolick• Lt. Thomas• FF Navas• FF Richardson• Lt. Hill• Engineer C. Callihan• FF Kass• Captain Tyler HopkinsTheir rapid, technical, lifesaving actions directly contributed to saving a trapped motorcyclist pinned beneath a vehicle.Annual AwardsJunior Firefighter of the Year: Tavien VangorpVolunteer Firefighter of the Year: Payne KnightCareer Firefighter of the Year: Cameron CallihanOfficer of the Year: Chris DillardCongratulations to all of our award recipients, scholarship winners, newly certified members, and retirees. The Northern Wake Fire Department continues to grow stronger because of the passion, dedication, and professionalism of our people.Here’s to an even stronger 2026. Thank you for supporting your fire department! ... See MoreSee Less

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We're accepting Application for Master Firefighter and Firefighter. Please Submit your application and proof of certifications to us by 3/4/2026 at 5pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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We're extending this hiring opportunity until 3/4/2026 at 5pm. Please submit your application.🚒 Now Hiring: Master Firefighter (Relief Driver)Are you looking to build your fire service career with an organization experiencing real growth and momentum? Northern Wake Fire Department is expanding — with our 5th fire station scheduled to open in October 2026 — and now is the perfect time to join our team.We are currently accepting applications for the position of Master Firefighter, serving as a Relief Driver within our department. This is a key operational role supporting staffing, apparatus readiness, and daily company operations across our growing district.🔗 Apply Here: northernwakefire.org/employment/📅 Application Deadline: extended to wednesday March 4th at 5:00 PMFriday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM📨 Submit the following via email:Completed ApplicationResumeProof of all required certificationsSend to: kathleen.pitz@northernwakefire.orgIf you're ready to join a progressive, forward‑moving department committed to serving our community with professionalism and pride, we encourage you to apply today!@followers @topfans ... See MoreSee Less

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🚒🔥 Attention, Northern Wake Fire Department @topfans and followers! We got a call from our pals at NC Park Service letting us know they're about to sprinkle some "seasoning" on Falls Lake today with a little thing we like to call prescribed control burning. So, if you spot smoke and think, "Oh no, my marshmallow-roasting potential is in jeopardy!" fear not! Unless they look like they're auditioning for a fire-breathing contest, it’s probably those guys at the Park Service getting creative with the campfire vibes. But hey, if you're feeling concerned and want us to hop on the woo woo trucks for a Field Trip to check it out, don’t hesitate to give us a call! You know the number 911 🔔. Just remember: If it's not ooey-gooey marshmallow flames, it's probably just our pals spicing things up! Stay safe! ... 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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