New Hanover County Fire Rescue Department is a county based fire department for New Hanover County, located on the Southeast coast of North Carolina. The county has a year round population of over 200,000, which increases substantially during the peak season months of May through October. NHCFR is a combination department consisting of more than 200 personnel. This includes full time, part time, and volunteer staff. New Hanover County is the sole provider of fire protection for the un-incorporated areas of New Hanover County. NHCFR responds to more than 6000 emergency calls per year. NHCFR is a full service department which responds to incidents of all types, including medical emergencies, fires, automobile accidents, technical rescues, and Hazardous Materials events.
Mission Statement
New Hanover County Fire and Rescue is committed to provide a professional service to the community by protecting life and property through all hazards response and risk reduction.
Recruitment Announcement
We are now accepting applications for volunteer positions. To fill out an application click HERE.
| December 2011 | |
| Fire | 15 |
| Overpressure | 0 |
| EMS/Rescue | 227 |
| Hazardous Cond | 30 |
| Service | 19 |
| Good Intent | 52 |
| False | 36 |
| Other | 8 |
| Total | 387 |