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
Announcements

The City of Durham Fire Department will begin its hiring process in August 2010


Please click on the link above and read ALL instructions. NO PHONE INQUIRIES and NO APPLICATIONS are being accepted at this time.

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 is home to more than 226,000 residents. To protect and serve these individuals, and the thousands of visitors the city hosts on a daily basis, the Durham Fire Department employs nearly 300 personnel, with approximately 90 percent of those individuals serving in field operations. With more than 19,000 emergency calls annually, the department holds an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) rating of 3. The department has 16 Engine Companies, four Ladder Companies, and three Squad Companies 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, a Technical Rescue team, and a Swiftwater Rescue team.

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?