A Professional Combination Organization

Northern Wake
Fire Department

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

Notice of special called Corporate Meeting: October 19, 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.

About Us

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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.

Northern Wake Fire Department

19 hours ago

We’re all very proud of Mrs. Kathleen!Congratulations to Kathleen Pitz of the Northern Wake Fire Department, recipient of the inaugural NC Worker of the Month Award!Labor Commissioner Luke Farley presented the award to Kathleen, who was nominated by Representative Mike Schietzelt in recognition of her dedication, leadership, and behind-the-scenes impact supporting the department and our community.Thank you, Kathleen, for all you do! 🚒 ...

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1 day ago

Help us help you when seconds count!Northern Wake Fire Department is proud to participate in Wake County Community Connect, powered by First Due.Community Connect is a free and secure way to provide first responders with important information about your home, family, pets, special needs, or business before an emergency happens.✅ Create an account ✅ Add the information that matters ✅ Keep it updated📱 Scan the QR code below to create or update your profile today!A few minutes now can give our firefighters valuable information when every second matters.Help us be better prepared to help you. 🔥🚒#NorthernWakeFire #CommunityConnect #firstdue #WakeCounty #CommunityRiskReduction #preparedness ...

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Northern Wake Fire Department is at NC Department of Labor.

2 days ago

Congratulations to Northern Wake Business Officer Kathleen Pitz! Today was a very special day for Northern Wake Fire Department!Mrs. Pitz was honored by North Carolina Commissioner of Labor Luke Farley as the inaugural recipient of the North Carolina Worker of the Month Award for October 2026!This new statewide recognition honors one outstanding worker from across North Carolina. Kathleen was recommended to Representative Mike Schietzelt by Fire Chief Blake Wright, and we could not think of anyone more deserving.Kathleen is one of those people who works tirelessly behind the scenes to help make our organization successful every single day. Supporting an organization of more than 130 members is no small task, and Kathleen provides support at every level. Much of what she does may never be seen by the public, but it is certainly felt by all of us at Northern Wake Fire.Kathleen truly represents what it means to serve others, work hard, and make the people around her better. She may be North Carolina’s Worker of the Month for October, but to us, she demonstrates that level of dedication every day.Kathleen is pictured with Representative Schietzelt, Commissioner Farley, and U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Ross, who we were fortunate to catch up with over lunch at Sam Jones BBQ.Mrs. Pitz, all of us at Northern Wake Fire Department are incredibly proud of you. Thank you for everything you do for our department, our members, and our community every single day. This recognition is very well deserved!@topfans ...

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Northern Wake Fire Department

3 days ago

Promotion RecognitionToday, Captain Dennis Pitts was officially presented with his Captain helmet front and promotion certificate by Fire Chief Blake Wright and Assistant Chief Cody Dail.Captain Pitts will be assigned to Engine 31, B Shift. His promotion comes as Northern Wake Fire Department continues to grow and prepares for the opening of Fire House #5 later this month.Please join us in congratulating Captain Pitts on this well-earned promotion! We appreciate his continued dedication and service to Northern Wake Fire Department and our community.Congratulations, Captain Pitts! 👏🔥 ...

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4 days ago

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Northern Wake Fire Department

1 week ago

Quick Work Limits Damage at Structure Fire This afternoon 5:11pm, Northern Wake Fire Department units responded to Tradesant Court for a reported structure fire.Engine 31 arrived and found an active fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly brought the fire under control, containing the damage to the kitchen and preventing further extension into the home.We’re proud of the quick, professional work of our crews and all units involved in bringing this incident under control. ...

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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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