Providing fire protection to the citizens and visitors of Burgaw and surrounding areas. "Proudly We Serve"
The Burgaw Fire Department is tasked with fire prevention and suppression duties throughout the town limits of Burgaw, NC and the Pender Central Fire District. Burgaw Fire Department operates from one station located at 109 N Walker Street, which houses three engines, one tanker, one ladder truck, one brush truck and one inspection vehicle. Staff includes: one full time Fire Administrator/Marshal and up to three part-time firefighters from 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday. Burgaw Fire Department still relies heavily on volunteer firefighters in the area and there are up to 40 volunteers associated with the fire department. These personnel are charged with the responsibility of providing fire protection to both the residents and visitors of the Burgaw area. Other non-suppression activities include; fire inspections, fire and life safety plans review, occupancy pre-fire plans, community education programs, vehicle maintenance, equipment maintenance, hydrant maintenance and training. These activities will engage fire department personnel with the community, which assists the department in achieving its mission and meeting its goals.
Burgaw Fire Department is responsible for approximately 5 square miles within the town and approximately 167 square miles within the Pender Central Fire District.
It is the mission of the Department to provide a fire protection service, for our assigned district, with the purpose of protecting and minimizing loss of life and property by insuring a total state of readiness through training, inspections, and planning.
