Wilmington, NC Fire Department

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Wilmington, NC Fire Department

The Wilmington Fire Department proudly serves the City of Wilmington, its residents, and visitors.

06/03/2026

We know traffic in Wilmington can be a pain, but please remember to pull to the right for sirens and lights! 🚒🚨

05/31/2026

On Saturday, the Wilmington Fire Department responded to 3345 River Rd for a tank fire at Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished. Atmospheric monitoring was done during and after fire operations to ensure there was no danger posed to the general public.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by our Fire Marshal’s Office. There were no injuries.

05/27/2026

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: UPCOMING JPAT DATES

In preparation for future WFD Academy job postings, we will be holding JPAT testing next month. Your successful completion of this JPAT will be accepted for any WFD firefighter openings for one year. We anticipate the next application process to open up after July 2026, but we will have limited spots for the JPAT process. We highly recommend attending one of the dates below if you are interested in applying during the next hiring process.

Times for the JPAT testing are listed below.
Wednesday, June 3: 6 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday, June 9: 6 PM - 10 PM
Wednesday, June 10: 6 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 13: 8 AM - 12 PM

The test course is located at our Safety Training Center on Cape Fear Community College North Campus at 4500 Blue Clay Road in Castle Hayne, NC. Long pants or sweatpants and closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn in order to participate in the test course. Shorts may be worn for the 1.5 mile run.

Candidates are required to bring their own pair of work/construction/mechanic gloves. Candidates will be required to submit baseline vitals before beginning the course.

Please sign up using the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

"It's hard to put into words how much he has done for me. A lot of it, I didn't even know I needed."

In this video, hear how having a roster of paws4people Crisis Response Facility Dogs has changed the lives of Wilmington Firefighters and altered the way the department handles mental health.

05/20/2026

WHY A FIRETRUCK SHOWS UP TO YOUR EMS CALL 🚒

Every firefighter employed by WFD is not only trained in firefighting but also in emergency medicine.

In fact, the majority of our calls for service each year are for medical emergencies, like cardiac arrests, overdoses, and falls.

Sometimes, when 911 dispatches units, both WFD and Novant Health EMS, for an emergency medical call, the firetruck is closer to the location of the emergency than the ambulance. That's why you might have a firetruck show up first.

If that's the case, don't worry. We carry medical equipment on the trucks and have the skills to treat your medical emergency until more help arrives.

Happy EMS Week to all of our firefighters and partners at Novant Health EMS!

05/18/2026

We're hiring for an executive assistant! The position provides customer service and administrative support to the fire chiefs. For more information, check out the link in the comments.

05/15/2026

The Spring Citizens Fire Academy is underway! Last night, the group got to experience a sunset cruise on the fire boat and see all that the vessel can do. After that, we hopped on over to Station 5 to visit the Haz-Mat Team and learn about how they help keep us safe!

05/14/2026

HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT: JPAT DATES

In preparation for future WFD Academy job postings, we will be holding JPAT testing next month. Your successful completion of this JPAT will be accepted for any WFD firefighter openings for one year. We anticipate the next application process to open up after July 2026, but we will have limited spots for the JPAT process. We highly recommend attending one of the dates below if you are interested in applying during the next hiring process.

Times for the JPAT testing are listed below.

Wednesday, June 3: 6 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday, June 9: 6 PM - 10 PM
Wednesday, June 10: 6 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 13: 8 AM - 12 PM

The test course is located at our Safety Training Center on Cape Fear Community College North Campus at 4500 Blue Clay Road in Castle Hayne, NC. Long pants or sweatpants and closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn in order to participate in the test course. Shorts may be worn for the 1.5 mile run.

Candidates are required to bring their own pair of work/construction/mechanic gloves. Candidates will be required to submit baseline vitals before beginning the course.

Please sign up using the link in the comments.

05/13/2026

Around 8:30 this morning, Wilmington Fire crews were called to Greenfield and 13th St. for a gas line hit and leaking. Firefighters worked with Piedmont to clamp the line in just over 30 minutes. Great job working quickly to mitigate the leak and protect the residents!

05/11/2026

Today we had the chance to roll-in our newest firetruck! 🚒🙌

Truck 8 is a 2025 107-foot tandem rear axle ladder truck. It carries more than 170 feet of ground ladders, a full complement of vehicle extrication equipment, a 2,000-gallon-per-minute pump, 500 gallons of onboard water, and a full assortment of ventilation and forcible entry saws.

Truck 8 will work out of Station 8 on Eastwood Rd., alongside Engine 8. Together, those companies serve the surrounding area, including Corning’s fiber optic plant, the Eastwood Rd., South College Rd., and Market St. corridors, as well as a portion of the densely populated UNCW campus.

Isn’t she shiny? 😍

Address

801 Market Street
Wilmington, NC
28401

Telephone

+19103417846

Website

http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/fire

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