Navassa Volunteer Fire Department - Station19

Navassa Volunteer Fire Department - Station19 Chief : Donny Williams
Asst. Chief: Jason Thornton In 2006, Chief Clarence Brown announced he would be turning the department over to "Chief Donnie Williams".

Navassa Volunteer Fire Department history---- The Navassa Volunteer Fire Department (Brunswick County Station 19) formed in 1985 under the leadership of Chief "Dewey Bass". In 1990 the department moved to a new 3600 sq feet building at 336 Main St with "Chief Bernie Carlilse" leading the department. In 1993 "Chief Clarence Brown" took charge of department and in 1997 the department became recogniz

ed as a North Carolina Department of Insurance rated department. The year 2009 proved to be a dream year for the department. Navassa Volunteer fire department was awarded a grant through the 2009 American Reinvestment and Recovery Act for the purchase of a much needed 11,70 sq ft facility. The new facility " Brown Moore Memorial Station" was named in honor of late fire Chief Clarence Brown and late Board Chair Jim Moore.

Since 2017, we have used remote bumper-mounted nozzles, which have proven effective for rapid attack on wildland, vehicl...
05/30/2026

Since 2017, we have used remote bumper-mounted nozzles, which have proven effective for rapid attack on wildland, vehicle, and some structure fires. We recently completed an upgrade to our small brush truck, including the installation of a remote bumper nozzle. All the work was done in-house, which helped reduce project costs. The upgrades included the following:

-An Akron 3462 remote forestry monitor with an Akron electric valve and cab-controlled joystick

-A Class 1 mini water-level gauge on the cab console

-Integrated the existing Class A foam system with the new Akron remote nozzle

-Installed SoundOff MPower fascia lights with a scene-light feature and integrated them into the existing lighting package

Remote bumper nozzles are now installed on half of our firefighting vehicles, and we plan to incorporate them into the design of all future firefighting vehicles.

05/20/2026

On Tuesday, May 19, at about 11:00 p.m., the Navassa Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Old Mill Road within the Town of Navassa. When crews arrived, they found a single-wide trailer with heavy fire and smoke. The fire was brought under control, and one adult inside the trailer died as a result of the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family.

Assisting first response agencies included the Leland Fire Department, Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, Pender EMS & Fire, Inc, City of Wilmington Fire Department, Brunswick County EMS, the Brunswick County 911 Center, the Town of Navassa, Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, and Duke Energy.

The cause and origin of the fire remain under investigation by the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, the North Carolina Department of Insurance, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, and all media inquiries should be directed to public information officer, Shannon Bullock. Shannon can be reached at 919-669-0739.

Over the past week, our members participated in several training activities, including sessions within our department an...
05/20/2026

Over the past week, our members participated in several training activities, including sessions within our department and others involving multiple agencies. We are thankful for the partnership with Brunswick Community College with all these training events.

On Monday, May 11th, our members trained on ground monitors and high-volume water delivery, with emphasis on the Blitzfire and Crossfire systems.

On Wednesday, May 13th, several members attended firefighter certification classes at the main station, where instruction focused on ropes and knots. Members from other area fire departments also take part in these ongoing classes.

On Saturday, May 16th, we took part in a structural live burn exercise hosted by the Leland Fire Department. In this multiagency exercise, our primary responsibility was providing primary and secondary water supply. Some members managed water supply operations, while others participated in interior firefighting evolutions. We are thankful for the partnership with the Leland Fire Department , Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department and other departments involved.

On Monday, May 18th, we trained on wildland firefighting and incident management. A fast-moving field fire scenario gave chief officers an opportunity to practice resource management while other members applied tactics using UTV-19, Brush 1976, Brush 1977, and Squad 1975. A newer engine operator also practiced resupplying the brush units from one of our 1,000-gallon engines.

We appreciate our members’ continued dedication.

In recognition of International Firefighters Day, we extend our gratitude to all firefighters and to our members for the...
05/05/2026

In recognition of International Firefighters Day, we extend our gratitude to all firefighters and to our members for their dedication to serving their communities. We take pride in the commitment demonstrated by our personnel, both in responding to calls and contributing many additional hours to support our community.

Below are photographs from tonight’s training session, which took place following a full shift at the station or after fulfilling responsibilities at other full-time or part-time jobs outside the department.

We deeply appreciate everyone who serves alongside us and their commitment to service above self.

05/01/2026

Just noticed this from Brunswick County, where Navassa Volunteer Fire Department - Station19 has a couple tankers with front nozzles and pump-and-roll capability. Are there many more around our state?

Shown are TA1974 and TA1978 washing down the highway after a large debris spill on Route 17 on April 27. Screengrab from a video from Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department.

See this WVFD posting for more coverage, https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14jKPWrsR1J/

During last night’s meeting, we conducted a variety of training activities. Several members practiced search techniques ...
04/28/2026

During last night’s meeting, we conducted a variety of training activities. Several members practiced search techniques in a simulated smoke-filled environment, while others focused on developing pump operator skills concurrently.

We also reviewed the features of our current self-contained breathing apparatus in detail. Additionally, time was dedicated to discussing procedures at the fill station when bottles were refilled at the conclusion of the training session.

Next Monday’s meeting will focus on water supply, and we will deploy portable dump tanks weather permitting.

Yesterday, Tanker 1974, Tanker 1978, and Brush 1977 assisted the Winnabow Fire Department with debris removal at Highway...
04/28/2026

Yesterday, Tanker 1974, Tanker 1978, and Brush 1977 assisted the Winnabow Fire Department with debris removal at Highway 17 South and I-140. Our crew utilized pump-and-roll capabilities and remote bumper nozzles on each unit to effectively clear the roadway. We are glad we were able to assist in getting the highway back open.

We have completed clearing the scene following our second brush-related incident today. This fire occurred alongside Int...
04/24/2026

We have completed clearing the scene following our second brush-related incident today. This fire occurred alongside Interstate I-140 near mile marker 10 and was likely caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials from a passing vehicle. Due to dry conditions and prevailing winds, even minimal ignition sources can quickly result in a fire.

This situation posed considerable risk for our crews, as they were required to operate on the interstate where some motorists failed to comply with the move-over law. Chief 1900 arrived promptly after receiving the call and used a compressed air foam water can to suppress part of the blaze. Brush 1976 subsequently responded and extinguished the remaining fire.

Earlier today, our team responded to a brush fire in the 1200 block of Cedar Hill Road. The fire originated from a lawn ...
04/24/2026

Earlier today, our team responded to a brush fire in the 1200 block of Cedar Hill Road. The fire originated from a lawn mower operating in a field and remained contained within the field.

Navassa Brush Units 1976 and 1977 responded along with Engine 1973. Additionally, the Leland Fire Department, New Hanover County Fire Rescue, and the NC Forest Service provided support.

The incident resulted in approximately two acres being burned and the lawn mower being a total loss.

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336 Main Street
Navassa, NC
28451

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(910) 371-9988

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