Fire Department · Combination
City Of Mebane Fire Department
Mebane, NC · Alamance County
53 total members: 36 career staff and 17 volunteers, operating 24/7 from three stations.
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Department careers page ↗Mebane Fire Department has served the city of Mebane, North Carolina since 1922, growing from its early roots into a combination department that blends career and volunteer firefighters. Today the department operates from three stations spread across a 35-square-mile response district, covering roughly 25,000 residents with a fleet of 13 apparatus, including engine-pumpers, engine-tankers, brush trucks, a utility rescue truck, and a 100-foot aerial platform.
Beyond emergency response, Mebane firefighters run an active community-education program, hosting station tours for schools and daycares, child passenger safety checks, and business fire-safety outreach. The department maintains an ISO Class 2 rating inside city limits (Class 3 in the rural fire district) and partners with Alamance County EMS, which stations a paramedic on-site to support medical calls alongside the department's fire and rescue response.
MissionCommitted to serving the community by protecting life and property through prevention, education, emergency medical and fire services.
Mebane Fire Department is a combination department that relies on both career staff and community volunteers. Career firefighter positions are hired through the City of Mebane's central application system, while the department directly recruits volunteer firefighters year-round to serve alongside its paid crews.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school graduate or GED
- Must live in the fire district
- No prior firefighting experience or certification required for volunteers
Hiring process
- Submit the Mebane Volunteer Firefighter Application (for volunteer roles) or apply through the City of Mebane's external applicant portal (for career openings)
- Applications are only accepted for positions the City is actively recruiting for
- Contact the Fire Department or Human Resources for next steps
Benefits
As City of Mebane employees, career firefighters receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the NC state retirement system, a 401(k) savings plan, and tax-advantaged reimbursement accounts.
What qualifications do I need to become a volunteer firefighter with Mebane Fire Department?
You must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate or GED holder, and live within the fire district. No prior firefighting experience or certification is required.
Does Mebane Fire Department hire both career and volunteer firefighters?
Yes. Mebane is a combination department with 36 career staff and 17 volunteer members. Career positions are filled through the City of Mebane's HR application portal, while volunteers apply directly to the fire department.
How many stations and apparatus does Mebane Fire Department operate?
The department operates from three stations across its 35-square-mile district with 13 apparatus, including engines, tankers, brush trucks, a utility rescue truck, and a 100-foot aerial platform.
What is Mebane Fire Department's ISO rating?
The department holds an ISO Class 2 rating within Mebane city limits and a Class 3 rating in the surrounding rural fire district.