Fire Department

Chief Bruce T. Pagan, Jr.
Director
Chief Bruce T. Pagan, Jr.
Mailing Address
2008 E. Club Blvd.
Durham, NC 27704
Phone
(919) 560-4242
Fax
(919) 560-4256
E-mail
e-mail the Chief
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Our Vision

The Durham Fire Department aspires to be a regional leader in performance, providing proactive and efficient service delivery in a diverse, trusting environment.

Our Mission

The Durham Fire Department strives to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Durham through the delivery of comprehensive fire suppression, prevention, training, and emergency medical services.

Our Service

The City of Durham Fire Department is the fourth largest department in the state of North Carolina. The department employs more than 300 personnel, with 90 percent in field operations. With more than 16,000 emergency calls annually, the department holds an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating of 3. The department has 15 Engine Companies, four Ladder Companies, and three squads serving as primary response units for its core services, Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Response. Specialty services and teams include a Hazardous Materials Response Team, participation in the NC Task Force 8 Urban Search and Rescue Team, Technical Rescue, and Swiftwater Rescue.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I called for an ambulance. Why did a fire truck arrive?
  2. How can I get a copy of a fire report?
  3. Where is the nearest fire station?
  4. How can I schedule the fire department to participate in my community event?
  5. I keep calling the fire station. Why am I not getting an answer?
  6. My fire alarm is chirping. What does it mean?
  7. There is a fire hydrant that has been running for days. Why doesn't the fire department cut it off?
  8. I have trash. Can I burn it?
  9. When are you hiring?
  10. I received a bill in the mail. What is it for?
  11. Who do I contact for a fire inspection?