Atkinson Fire Department

Our Mission

With focus on the community, Atkinson Fire Department strives to protect life and property through fire prevention, education and emregency response. 

 

 

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 

 

Quick Links 

 

 

Town of Atkinson

200 N. Town Hall Ave.

PO Box 160
Atkinson, NC 28421


Phone: 910 283-7341

Upcoming Events

 

- Town Board Meeting

Thursday, August 1st, 2024 

At the Town Hall 

 

 

Land Use Meeting

 

For more Information, please visit

planatkinson.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

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