The Fire Department responds to approximately 1700 requests for emergency assistance each year within the Town of Southern Pines corporate limits and the Pines Fire protection district which surrounds the town. The Southern Pines Fire & Rescue Department is responsible for fire suppression, fire code enforcement, public fire education, and fire prevention. The department also provides emergency me
dical service in conjunction with the Moore County emergency medical service. The Fire Department is comprised of twenty-six paid full-time staff personnel, seven part-time staff, and ten volunteer members. The officer structure is comprised of volunteer and career staff officers who manage the department. The Fire Department personnel are highly committed to life safety and property conservation through continuing education and advancement in technology as it applies to the fire service. The Fire Department is located at 500 West Pennsylvania Ave., at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave. If you have an interest in the fire service or any questions pertaining to the department, please come by and visit us or call 910-692-2720. Our Mission is to:
* Respond quickly & safely
* Perform professionally
* Save lives & property
* Be caring & compassionate
Vision Statement
* It is the vision of the Southern Pines Fire Department to be recognized by both those we serve and our members as:
* An organization striving to achieve a level of service that is viewed as a benchmark within the Town of Southern Pines and the County of Moore.
* An exceptional department dedicated to the education of the public in order to promote life safety.
* A dynamic organization that adjusts to the changing needs of the community and its members.
* A department that is acknowledged for its pride, integrity, and professionalism in providing services to the community.
