The Nashville Fire Department proudly provides comprehensive fire and life safety services to the residents and visitors of Nashville, North Carolina. Our coverage area includes two primary response districts: the Town of Nashville and the surrounding Newton S. Gulley Rural District.
We operate out of two strategically located fire stations to ensure rapid response across our service area. The department functions as a combination system, staffed by 19 full-time personnel and 5 part-time staff, supported by 15 dedicated volunteer firefighters. Our career personnel work a 48/96 shift schedule, providing continuous, Fire, Rescue, and EMT-B (non-transport) emergency services.
The department is managed by two full-time administrative chiefs, a Fire Chief and an Assistant Fire Chief who oversee day-to-day operations, training, and long-term planning.
The Nashville Fire Department operates under the authority of the Town of Nashville and is committed to delivering professional emergency response services while promoting fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction.
At the Nashville Fire Department, our mission is rooted in training, preparedness, and safety—ensuring a safer community for all.
Mission Statement
To protect lives, property, and the environment by providing skillful and cost effective fire and life safety services to our customers.