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New Hanover County Fire Rescue

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NHCFR is committed to provide a professional service to the community by protecting life and property through all hazards response and risk reduction.

New Hanover County Fire Rescue is a county combination fire department in Southeastern North Carolina with 8 stations and approximately 150 personnel.

10/10/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Jeffrey's project helped better prepare our crews for unexpected animal encounters by providing a simple resource that can be readily available when responding to fires and vehicle crashes.

10/05/2026

🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower™,” focuses on something most of us use every day: rechargeable devices and lithium ion batteries.

Take a few simple steps to charge safely in your home:

🔋 Use the charging cord that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

🔋 Charge devices on a hard, flat surface instead of beds, couches, or under pillows.

🔋 Unplug devices once they are fully charged.

🔋 Stop using batteries that are damaged, swollen, unusually hot, or have an unusual odor.

🔋 Keep charging devices away from exits and your escape path.

Small habits can make a big difference in preventing fires. Take a few minutes this Fire Prevention Week to check how devices are being charged in your home and help keep your family safe.

10/03/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Kevin's project created resources that will continue to support pet safety education in our community while helping families better prepare for emergencies involving their pets.

09/26/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Laura Leigh's project helped remind families that a little planning ahead can make it easier to protect their pets when an unexpected emergency occurs.

09/25/2026

Today, Station 13 and one of our Public Health interns joined the Barefoot University Homeschool Program for a fun morning of fire safety education!

Children and families learned about basic fire safety, received hands-on fire extinguisher training, and explored the equipment carried on the fire truck. 🚒🧯

It was a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and have some fun along the way. Thank you, Barefoot University, for inviting New Hanover County Fire Rescue to spend the morning with your families!

09/19/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Andrew's project helped bring awareness to an important safety device that can help reduce the risk of fire traveling through medical oxygen tubing.

09/17/2026

Today, members of New Hanover County Fire Rescue participated in Wawa’s Hoagies for Heroes competition during the grand opening of its newest Wilmington location.

NHCFR competed against teams from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and Novant Health, putting their hoagie-building skills to the test and bringing home 2nd place! 🥪🚒

As part of the competition, Wawa will make a donation to Safe Kids New Hanover, supporting efforts to keep children and families in our community safe.

Thank you to Wawa for including us in such a fun event, and great job to our NHCFR team for representing Fire Rescue well!

09/12/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Tyler's project reminded residents that keeping fire hydrants clear and accessible can make a critical difference when firefighters need them most.

09/09/2026

Update - Highway 421 North is open in both directions, and Landfill operations have resumed.
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Access to the New Hanover County Landfill is currently impacted due to a road closure on 421 North.

Fire Rescue and local agencies are working to address the situation and manage traffic, but we do not have an estimated timeframe for reopening.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and will provide updates as information becomes available.

09/05/2026

Every great idea starts with someone asking, "How can we make our community safer?"

Our firefighters answered that question through Community Risk Reduction projects focused on education, prevention, and solving local challenges. Some projects reached many residents, while others equipped our crews with new resources or addressed risks before they became emergencies.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be introducing each project and the firefighters behind it. Join us in celebrating their commitment to making New Hanover County a safer place to live, work, and visit.

Kyle's project encouraged pet owners to think ahead and include their pets in their emergency plans, helping ensure every member of the family is prepared.

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

Website

https://www.nhcgov.com/960/Fire-Rescue/

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