New Hanover County Fire Rescue

New Hanover County Fire Rescue NHCFR is committed to provide a professional service to the community by protecting life and property through all hazards response and risk reduction.
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New Hanover County Fire Rescue is a county combination fire department in Southeastern North Carolina with 8 stations and approximately 150 personnel.

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their service and s...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

Come see New Hanover County Fire Rescue and our local partners today at the Disaster Preparedness Expo until 2 PM at the...
05/16/2026

Come see New Hanover County Fire Rescue and our local partners today at the Disaster Preparedness Expo until 2 PM at the Skyline!

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn valuable preparedness information, connect with community resources, and enter for a chance to win door prizes — including a generator!

We hope to see you there!

Members of New Hanover County Fire Rescue Station 14 recently attended the Porters Neck Village Employee Wellness Fair, ...
05/15/2026

Members of New Hanover County Fire Rescue Station 14 recently attended the Porters Neck Village Employee Wellness Fair, where they provided hands-on fire extinguisher training and educated employees on proper fire extinguisher use and fire safety practices.

Community education and prevention remain an important part of our mission as we continue working to keep our community safe through outreach and preparedness.

All burn bans have been lifted for New Hanover County. The New Hanover County Fire Marshal's Office urges residents to c...
05/04/2026

All burn bans have been lifted for New Hanover County. The New Hanover County Fire Marshal's Office urges residents to continue exercising caution when burning outdoors and to follow all local regulations and safety guidelines.

↔️ Maintain a safe distance from structures, vehicles and vegetation
đź’§ Keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby
🧯 Ensure burns are fully extinguished before leaving burn site
đźš«Never leave a burn unattended

Congratulations on your Retirement, Engineer Will Murray. Thank you for 27 years of service, dedication, and commitment ...
05/01/2026

Congratulations on your Retirement, Engineer Will Murray. Thank you for 27 years of service, dedication, and commitment to New Hanover County Fire Rescue. Your impact will not be forgotten.

Today, we celebrated the dedication of the new Station 20 and Headquarters, marking a major step forward in strengtheni...
04/29/2026

Today, we celebrated the dedication of the new Station 20 and Headquarters, marking a major step forward in strengthening protection and service to our community.

This facility represents more than a new fire station. Station 20 will help improve response times in a growing area of the county while also serving as the department’s centralized headquarters. Bringing administration and leadership together under one roof will improve coordination, communication, and support across all 9 stations countywide.

As New Hanover County continues to grow, this investment helps ensure we are prepared to meet the evolving needs of the community today and into the future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important milestone.

This is a reminder that state and local burn bans are still in effect. Thank you for doing your part to keep our communi...
04/24/2026

This is a reminder that state and local burn bans are still in effect.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.

Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they're working, so be sure to test yours regularly. Homes (in the unincorporated c...
04/24/2026

Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they're working, so be sure to test yours regularly. Homes (in the unincorporated county) meeting the criteria below are eligible for free smoke alarm installation through NHC Fire Rescue:
- Built before 1999
- No working smoke alarms in home
- Smoke alarms are discolored and/or 10+ years old
Contact us to schedule a free smoke alarm installation in your home: FireRescue.NHCgov.com

¡Las alarmas de humo salvan vidas! ¿Su hogar cumple con alguno de los siguientes criterios?
- Vivienda construida antes de 1999
- No hay alarmas de humo funcionando en toda la casa
- Las alarmas de humo están descoloridas y/o tienen más de 10 años
ComunĂ­quese con New Hanover County Fire Rescue para obtener alarmas de humo gratis instaladas en su hogar: FireRescue.NHCgov.com

Two quick things about fire:1. See smoke? You may be seeing drifts from an active wildfire in Marion County (NE SC). Don...
04/14/2026

Two quick things about fire:

1. See smoke? You may be seeing drifts from an active wildfire in Marion County (NE SC). Don't be alarmed. Just be aware and mindful of your surroundings. Air quality will be slightly degraded while the haze persists, so take precautions for those with respiratory conditions.

2. This is a good time to remind everyone that the local burn ban in still in effect. This applies to all open burns in the county, including those within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Make Smokey proud, help prevent fires, and keep our community safe.

Visit FireRescue.NHCgov.com for more fire safety and prevention tips.

If you do not have smoke detectors in your home, contact Britney Melvin, Community Risk Reduction Coordinator with the N...
04/14/2026

If you do not have smoke detectors in your home, contact Britney Melvin, Community Risk Reduction Coordinator with the New Hanover County Fire Marshal’s Office, at 910-798-7336 for assistance or [email protected]. Working smoke detectors save lives.

Address

230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19107987420

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