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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(opens in a new tab)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.
🚒 New Resource Available for Insurance Professionals 🚒The Northern Wake Fire Department would like to share a valuable tool developed for insurance agents, underwriters, and others who may need fire protection information for insurance-related purposes.The Wake County Fire Protection Lookup App provides a convenient way to view fire protection information and estimate fire hydrant distances when quoting fire insurance policies.🔗 Access the tool here:Wake County Fire Protection Lookup Appwake.gov/fireprotectionPlease note that this resource is intended for informational and insurance quoting purposes only. Users should review all disclaimers contained within the application and verify information through the appropriate sources when necessary. The site specifically notes that fire protection service areas and ISO ratings should be confirmed through the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal. FS Fire Protection Lookup AppWe appreciate Wake County’s efforts to make this information more accessible and hope this resource proves helpful to our insurance industry partners and community members.#NorthernWakeFire #FireProtection #WakeCounty #CommunityPartners #InsuranceResources
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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
Units on scene of a working House fire on Bascomb Dr.Fire Update:The following information is being shared with permission from the homeowner.According to the occupants, they were using heat to remove cobwebs from the exterior of the home. Approximately 10 minutes later, after returning inside, they began hearing what they described as “someone walking in the attic.” What they were actually hearing was the crackling and popping of a fire that had already begun spreading out of sight. When they realized what was happening, they immediately called 911 and evacuated the home.While the official cause of the fire remains under investigation, both Northern Wake Fire Department and the homeowners wanted to share this incident as a reminder of how quickly fire can develop from what may seem like a routine task.As always, early notification is critical. Within approximately 20 minutes of the fire starting, 911 had been notified, units were dispatched, and crews arrived on scene. Within 10 minutes of arrival, firefighters had the fire under control, preventing further damage and helping protect the home.During firefighting operations, one firefighter sustained a minor injury and was evaluated, treated, and released at the scene by Wake County EMS. We appreciate the care provided by our EMS partners and are happy to report the firefighter is doing well.Outstanding work by the crews of Ladder 15A, Engine 31A, Engine 21A, Wake County EMS, and our mutual aid partners. Your quick response, professionalism, and teamwork made a difference.Takeaway: If you use heat-producing equipment around your home, always remain in the area for an extended period afterward and continuously monitor for signs of smoke, heat, or fire. When in doubt, call 911 immediately. Early notification saves property and lives.
If you need Fire Instructor I, this will be one class you don’t want to miss! We are glad to host this legend at Firehouse #1.Register for this class using the link below by clicking “add to the cart”:www.enrole.com/waketech/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=FIP-3811A4-35269&courseId=FIP-3811A4#firefighter #firetraining #fireinstructor #firedepartmenttraining #FireDepartment
🚒 FALL 2026 FIRE & RESCUE CERTIFICATION CLASSESNorthern Wake Fire Department & Wake Technical Community CollegeNorthern Wake Fire Department is proud to offer four North Carolina Fire & Rescue certification courses this fall through our partnership with Wake Technical Community College.✅ Volunteer-Friendly Schedule ✅ Evening Sessions Combined with Weekend Training✅ Earn State Certifications ✅ Train Close to Home ✅ Build Skills for the Next AlarmWe recognize the challenges of balancing family, work, and volunteer service. That's why these courses have been structured with a volunteer-friendly schedule, utilizing weekend classes combined with limited weekday evening sessions to make certification more accessible for our members and neighboring departments.September - OPS 8📍 Northern Wake Fire House #1September 26-27 | 0800-1900September 28 | 1800-2200October - Rescue📍 Northern Wake Fire House #2October 9 & 12 | 1800-2200October 10-11 | 0800-1900November - OPS 9 (Live Burn)📍 Multiple LocationsNovember 14-15 | 0800-1900 | NW Fire House #2November 21-22 | 0800-1700 | Wake County Training CenterNovember 23 | 1800-2200 | NW Fire House #2December - Mayday📍 Northern Wake Fire House #2December 12-13 | 0800-1900December 14 | 1800-2200Why Take These Classes?Whether you're working toward Firefighter certification, sharpening existing skills, or preparing for future promotion opportunities, these courses provide realistic, hands-on training designed to make you more effective and safer on the fireground.Build Skills. Earn Certification. Be Ready.For registration information or questions, contact the Northern Wake Training Division.#NorthernWakeFire #volunteerfirefighters #waketech #firetraining #FirefighterDevelopment #TrainToServe #beready
💧 370 Gallons. That’s Why.When you’re fighting fire in a rural community, every gallon matters.Northern Wake Fire Department recently transitioned to 4-inch supply hose, and last night B Shift and our volunteer firefighters trained on the new hose system.Here’s the simple math:✅ 1,000 feet of 5-inch hose holds approximately 1,020 gallons of water✅ 1,000 feet of 4-inch hose holds approximately 650 gallons of water✅ That’s nearly 370 additional gallons available for firefighting operations instead of sitting inside the hoseWe recognize that 5-inch hose is capable of moving a greater volume of water. However, our analysis of past incidents has shown that when we transition into a large-scale water supply operation involving drop tanks and tanker shuttles, we have often reached a point where the fire has already gained a significant advantage.Our goal is to put more usable water on the fire sooner.By reducing the amount of water stored in the hose itself, we can maximize the water immediately available for fire attack during those critical first minutes. Those early moments are often when firefighters have the greatest opportunity to stop fire spread, reclaim transitional space, and improve the chances of saving the structure.The change to 4-inch supply hose is one part of a larger strategy focused on: 🚒 Faster fire attack💧 More immediately available water⏱️ Improved water delivery during the most critical phase of the incident🏠 Better outcomes for the citizens and businesses we serveTraining together and continuously evaluating our operations helps ensure we are prepared to meet the challenges of a growing community.Train hard. Train together. Be ready.#NorthernWakeFire #WaterSupply #FirefighterTraining #RuralFirefighting #VolunteerFirefighter #PreparedForThem
Station 1
11713 Six Forks Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-847-3858
Station 2
7045 Stony Hill Rd
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-562-6425
Station 3
13116 Norwood Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-848-7954
Station 4
15633 New Light Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675
Wake Forest, NC 27587
919-528-9675
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