The rewards to being a part the fire department are endless.  Although at times stressful, the benefits outweigh that.  There is a great sense of pride in being able to selflessly serve the community.  When the alarm goes off, there’s no feeling greater than being able to quickly spring into action and head into the unknown.  It’s also a great feeling to be part of a group of “Brothers” that are always there for each other – inside and outside of the firehouse.

To join, the easiest way is to just stop by and fill out an application.  The doors are always open and someone is usually in-house 24 hours that can assist you in the process. 

The Fire Department is located at 125 South Second Street in Wrightsville.  Just a left turn immediately after coming off of the Route 462 bridge.

When an emergency vehicle approaches from behind, quickly and safely pull to the right shoulder.  If this is not possible (i.e. intersections, etc.) slowly move into the intersection when traffic has stopped and wait for the emergency vehicle to pass.

When an emergency vehicle approaches from the opposite side of the road, it is recommended to do the same, as the vehicle may be attempting to pass a vehicle which has pulled over on the opposite side of the road.  There are many occasions when we must cross the center line to be able to safely pass the vehicle.

The best locations to place your smoke detector are in the kitchen, outside of sleeping areas (ie bedrooms, etc.).  There should be a minimum of one detector on every floor of the house.  It wouldn’t hurt to have more, however.  They should be installed where the wall meets the ceiling as smoke rises.  If you should need help with placing detectors, we’d be glad to assist.

Yes. Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, odorless gas, which is basically a silent killer.  Without a detector, there is no way of knowing that you are being poisoned until it is usually too late.  We recommend that every home has at least one carbon monoxide detector.

The most common fire extinguisher found in the home that we would recommend is a dry chemical extinguisher (ABC).  This extinguisher is useful for Class A, B, and C fires – which is basically wood, trash, electrical, and flammable liquid fires.

This is referred to as “vertical ventilation”.  Basically the purpose of cutting holes in the roof is to clear the building of superheated gases and smoke.  This quickly clears smoke and extreme heat which allows the firefighters inside the building to safely and effectively extinguish the fire.

Yes. With large groups it is recommended that you call to schedule a tour of the firehouse.  With any other quick visits, there is usually someone available that can show you around.