Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue

The members of this department are all volunteer. We serve the community in the areas of fire, extrication, specialized rescue, hazmat operations, and medical first response. The primary response district is approximately 56 square miles. This area is made up of rural, residential, commercial areas and houses 4626 residents. Hugo Fire and Rescue provides mutual aid to two neighboring volunteer dis

tricts, as well as Kinston (N.C.) Department of Public Safety, and the Kinston Regional Jetport. The department also provides aerial assistance to other districts per request. Hugo Fire and Rescue operates out of four stations with four front-line engines, two tankers, one aerial platform ladder, one rescue, one squad, two EMS/quick response unit, one rescue boat, two technical rescue trailers. Each station houses extrication tools to better serve the entire district. There are a total of two rigs that carry E-draulic extrication equipment and two trucks that carry hydraulic extrication tools. Three of these are equipped with rescue jacks or struts and two carry airbags. Rescue 32 is equipped with all the necessary equipment needed and required to complete Heavy Duty Rescue Operations. Each frontline engine is equipped with RIC bags and thermal imaging cameras. In addition, there is a gas monitoring device at Station One and Station Three. The specialized rescue team is fortunate to have the necessary tools to provide high angle, confined space, and water rescue. The department is certified by NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc as a Heavy-Duty Rescue department. Residents of the district are also able to take advantage of the department’s Class 4 Insurance Rating. Currently, Hugo Fire and Rescue is led by fifteen officers. Chief Greg Johnson is backed by a deputy chief, two assistant chiefs, six captains, four lieutenants and a safety officer. There are 61 active members on the roster. In addition, the department hosts a Junior Firefighter training program. The organization is also directed by the Board of Directors which is made up of current and past members along with residents of the fire district.