In case of emergencies dial 911 --- En caso de emergencias llamar al 911.
Fire Suppression
Responding to protect life, property, and the environment, the department controls fires in homes, industries, vehicles, forests, and more—trained to handle nearly any fire scenario.
Vehicle Extrication
Providing specialized extrication services in our district and Northampton County, handling rollovers, collisions, and entanglements with a heavy rescue-certified vehicle and advanced tools for effective rescues.
Swift Water & Surface Water Rescue
Swift water rescue services are offered across Northampton County’s water areas, including the Roanoke River, Roanoke Rapids Lake, Lake Gaston, and the Meherrin River. Equipped with various boats, technology, and certified teams ready for rescue and recovery efforts when needed.
Ropes Rescue
Rope rescue services are offered and teams are trained to safely rescue injured people from challenging locations like manholes, ravines, silos, rivers, buildings, and water towers.
Public Safety Diving
Conducting recovery diving in district and special operations in still and flowing waters. The dive team assists with locating bodies, finding crime evidence, and removing submerged vehicles.”