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Fire-Rescue-EMS-Inspections Services
410 North Market Street
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 975-9343
Emergencies Call: 9-1-1 |
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Mission StatementThe mission of the Department of Fire-Rescue-EMS is to support the efforts of our City and surrounding communities through education, prevention, enforcement and mitigation in order to minimize the loss of life and property due to medical emergencies, fire, disaster and other situations which adversely impact our quality of life.
Vision StatementAs members of the Department of Fire-Rescue-EMS, we share a vision of creating and maintaining a leading edge organization of highly trained, competent career and volunteer professionals dedicated to exceeding our customers' expectations through such time honored values as commitment, community involvement, integrity, pride, compassion and a duty to excel.
General InformationThe Department's four divisions: Operations, Fire Prevention Code Enforcement & Public Fire and Life Safety Education, Training, and Volunteer Support, consist of Career and volunteer personnel providing a variety of services which include the following:
Firefighting
Emergency Medical Services
Public Fire and Life Safety Education
Fire Prevention Code Enforcement
Fire-Rescue-EMS Training
The Department apparatus consists of:
3 Engines, two licensed as ALS Engines,
Engine 1
Engine 2
Engine 3
1 ALS Aerial Platform
Ladder 1
2 Advanced Life Support EMS Units,
EMS 1
EMS 2
1 Light Rescue Truck,
1 Hazmat/Equipment Truck
4 Command Support Vehicles
1 24-foot Rescue Boat History of the Department of Fire-Rescue-EMS
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