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Fire Marshal’s Office
540 West Ridgeway Street
Warrenton, NC 27589
Phone: (252) 257-2666
Fax (252) 257-9458
Hours : 8:30AM – 5:00PM Monday - Friday
(After hours call 911)
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TO REPORT ALL EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, DIAL 911 |
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MISSION STATEMENT
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Fire Marshal is responsible for coordination of fire protection activities of the
19 volunteer fire departments providing contract fire protection throughout Warren
County. The Fire Marshal's Office assists the departments with training, equipment
needs and responds to major incidents.
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Primary Functions |
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The primary functions of the Fire Marshal's Office are:
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Public education and training
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Emergency response/fire investigations
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Emergency management activities
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County fire department technical and administrative assistance
- Fire Commission
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Volunteer Fire Departments protecting Warren County |
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We are very fortunate to have many dedicated and professional firefighters protecting
Warren County. Each Firefighter endures many hours of training before answering
their first call, and spends many sleepless nights protecting the property of Warren
County residents. Volunteer Fire Departments are located throughout the county divided
into districts. These departments provide coverage to the entire Warren County area
and provide mutual aid to one another when needed on emergencies. The coverage consists
of, but not limited to, fire prevention and education, fire response and suppression,
vehicle extrication, hazardous materials response, medical first responders, and
much more depending on the specific department. These departments are funded partially
by an annual contract fee for fire protection with Warren County however; their
main source of funding is County tax dollars and special fund raising events for
their operating budgets.
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Department |
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Norlina |
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3 |
Warrenton |
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4 |
Arcola |
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5 |
Drewry |
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6 |
Inez |
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7 |
Afton-Elberon |
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8 |
Hawtree |
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Macon |
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Ridgeway |
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Roanoke Wildwood |
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12 |
Churchill Five-Forks |
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13 |
Soul City |
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14 |
Long Bridge |
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Halifax County |
Littleton |
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Vance County |
Cokesbury |
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Franklin County |
Epsom |
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Virginia |
Palmer Spring |
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Virginia |
Lake Gaston |
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Virginia |
Ebony |
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For information on any of the 17 Volunteer Fire Departments that provide fire protection
and rescue services to Warren County, contact the Fire Marshal's office, at 257-2666,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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FAQ |
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Q: Why does a fire truck come to my house when I call for an ambulance?
A: Fire departments in nine county fire districts provide first
responder support in a medical emergency. Firefighters can provide life-saving intervention
(such as CPR), remove the victim from a hazardous environment, dress wounds, and
other basic life support until the EMS ambulance arrives.
Q: Where can I get a Fire Permit?
A: Fire permits are supervised by the NC Forestry and can be obtained
through many licensed places in Warren County: (Warren Tire Service, Smoke House
Store, Eaton’s Ferry Grocery & Grill, Walter Gardner, Hymons Grocery, Town of
Norlina & Police Department, Spragins Store, Warren County Sheriff’s Office
and Churchill Five Forks VFD).
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Fire Safety at Home
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Plan two escape routes out of each room
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Teach family members to stay low to the ground when escaping from a fire
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Teach family members never to open doors that are hot, rather feel the bottom of
the door with your hand. If it is hot, do not open the door. Find another way out
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Install smoke detectors. Clean and test smoke detectors once a month
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Change batteries at least once a year
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Keep a whistle in each bedroom to awaken household members
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Check electrical outlets. Do not overload outlets
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Purchase a fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
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Have a collapsible ladder on each upper floor of your house
- Consider installing home sprinklers
Escape Plan
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In a fire or other emergency, you may need to evacuate your home on a moment's notice.
You should be ready to get out fast.
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Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor plan of your residence. Show the location
of doors, windows, stairways, and large furniture as well as indicating the location
of emergency supplies (Disaster Supplies Kit), fire extinguishers, smoke detectors,
collapsible ladders, first aid kits, and utility shut off points. Next, chart at
least two escape routes from each room
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Finally, mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet in
case of fire. If your home has more than two floors, use an additional sheet of
paper
- Practice emergency evacuation drills with all household members at least two times
each year.
Fire Investigations
Another part of preventing fires is by fire investigations. By determining the cause
and origin of a fire, the Fire Marshal’s Office can better educate and protect the
public from the dangers of fire and possibly prevent repeat occurrences through
public education. If a fire is determined to be suspicious or the result of arson,
a full investigation is done by certified fire scene investigators to determine
the circumstances surrounding the fire and to work through the courts to bring the
fire setter to justice. Any information concerning suspicious fires should be reported
to the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office by calling (252) 257-2666. After hours
call 252-257-3456 (911 Communications Center).
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