Introduction
Atkinson Fire Department was founded in 1964. It serves the Town of Atkinson, 130 square miles of Pender County and 2 square miles of
Bladen County. Atkinson Fire Department currently holds an insurance rating of class 6 NCDOI. Atkinson Fire Department operates out of one station located at:
110 N 1st Ave
Atkinson NC 28421
Staff
Atkinson Fire Department is staffed with part-time firefighters Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, but relies on volunteers to answer calls not during those times. Also vounteers are needed
during the day time hours to bring other equipment to scenes that cannot be carried on the first out truck and provide additional manpower.
Apparatus
- 3 Engines
- 1 Tanker
- 1 Service
- 2 Brush Trucks
- 1 Light Rescue
- 1 High Clearance Vehicle
Other Responsibilities
- Community Fire Education
- Hydrant Maintenance
- Occupancy Pre-Fire Plans
- Fire Inspections
- Equipment Maintenance
- Training
- Fundraising
- Smoke Detector Instalations and Inspections
Important Events
- Biannual BBQ
- Third weekend in March
- Third weekend in September
- Training Meetings are every Wednesday Night at 7pm
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