About Us

Fire Protection

 
The Town of Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is a municipal combination career / volunteer department located in Southern Wake County, approximately 15 miles from Raleigh. We provide fire protection to over 58,000 residents in a 66 square mile jurisdiction. Our district ranges from urban to rural settings, mostly residential with numerous commercial and industrial structures. 
Fire Department Unit

Staffing & Equipment

 

We operate 4 engines, 2 ladder trucks, 1 rescue truck, 4 tankers and 1 brush truck out of three stations. Our department is led by Chief Jim Jones, has 63 career staff, 3 part time firefighters and 8 volunteers for a total of 74 personnel. 


Services

 

The Town's Fire Department provides traditional fire protection, rescue / extrication and water rescue to the Town of Fuquay-Varina and the Furina Fire District. We also respond to medical calls with Wake County EMS as Emergency Medical Technicians.


Growth

 

The Fuquay-Varina Fire District has undergone tremendous growth in recent years. The Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area is considered one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. As the area continues to grow we will expand our capabilities to provide the highest level of service possible. 


Volunteers

 

To keep this level of service, we are continuously seeking volunteers. If you are interested, contact Division Chief Scott Daniel at 919-753-1860.