Welcome to the Burlington Fire Department's web page. It is our hope that the contents of this site will help the citizens of Burlington protect themselves from fire and other emergencies by developing a safety oriented community. We realize that accidents do happen but we want the public to know what services we provide, how to contact us and what to do until we arrive.
It is our mission to serve people in the City of Burlington by providing a professional and efficient service. Dedicated personnel execute this mission by offering injury prevention programs, fire protection, medical assistance, and assistance during natural disasters.
The Fire Department is made up of three divisions. Visit each division for information on how we protect the lives and property of the people in Burlington, NC.
News and Information
The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities has caused many Americans to search for alternative home heating sources such as wood burning stoves, space heaters, and fireplaces. Heating is one of the leading causes of residential fires. Over one-quarter of these fires result from improper maintenance of equipment, specifically the failure to clean the equipment.
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is another danger when using heating equipment fueled by fossil fuel. It occurs most often when equipment is not vented properly. CO deaths have been on the rise since 1999. On average there were 181 unintentional non-fire deaths from CO poisoning associated with consumer products per year from 2004-2006 compared to 123 from 1999-2001 (Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission). Learn More about Heating Fire Safety ยป
Get Alarmed Burlington! The Burlington Fire Department has recently been awarded the Get Alarmed! Grant through the NC Department of Health and Human Services. This is the third year the fire department has received this grant in which they will receive 300 smoke alarms. These alarms will are offered to residents of the City of Burlington for no charge and will be installed by fire department personnel. Contact Captain Nim Harris at 229-3132 for more information about receiving a free smoke alarm. ***Get Alarmed Update*** We have received a large number of calls concerning requests for smoke alarms. Crews will contact you when they go out to install smoke alarms to set up an appointment. We are trying to get to the requests as quickly as possible! Thank you for your patience!
Address Signs for Sale The Burlington Fire Department, Firefighter's Benefit Fund is selling reflective address signs. These signs are available for purchase at the Headquarters Fire Station located downtown, 215 South Church St. The signs are intended to supplement the requirements set forth in the City of Burlington address ordinance. A downloadable form is available for requests to be mailed to the fire department. Please contact Lieutenant Dawnn Saul for more information at 229-3577.
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Help us - help you... quicker! Move to the right when you see an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens! Valuable Tips
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Burlington Fire Department
215 South Church Street,
Burlington, NC 27215
P:(336) 229-3564, F: (336) 229-3547
Chief Jay A. Smith
