FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does the FD check BP?

We’ll be happy to check your blood pressure.  Come by the fire station on Churton Street anytime.  Emergency call 911.

Why does the FD block the road at accident scenes?

We block traffic lanes for the safety of our personnel and our patients. Blocking extra lanes keep our personnel safe when they go back to our apparatus to get more equipment and help protect the victim we are trying to stabilize. Over 25 firefighters are killed or injured each year while working at incidents on streets and highways.

Can I schedule a fire engine to visit my school/work/neighborhood?

We can arrange Pub Ed events.  Contact the station at 919-732-7911 Mon-Fri 8-5 or email admin@orfd.net

How do I get a burn permit?
Outside city limits come by the fire station on Churton Street or contact the NC Forestry Service

Why is my smoke/CO detector chirping?

Most modern smoke detectors will chirp to alert you the batteries are low, you should replace the batteries and test your smoke detector. Smoke detectors can be purchased at any hardware or large commercial department store.

How does my FD affect my home/business insurance rate?

Insurance premiums for both residential and commercial structures can be impacted by multiple variables, including installation of sprinkler systems, construction material, square footage, number of stories/floors, distance from a fire station, etc.  Insurance costs are also impacted by the ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating of the primary fire department covering a home or business. Our current ISO rating is Class 5 and the next evaluation is in 2024.

How do I schedule a fire inspection?

Contact the Orange County Fire Marshal for all code enforcement and fire inspection concerns.

Where’s my closest fire station?

Click here for District Coverage Map