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Fort Bragg Army Fire & Emergency Services
Fort Bragg, NC · Cumberland County
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Fort Bragg Army Fire & Emergency Services is the federal fire department for one of the largest U.S. Army installations, operating as a division of the post's Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) alongside law enforcement, incident management, and physical security.
The department staffs ten fire stations spread across the installation, several of them tied to Army airfields (Simmons, Pope, and Mackall), reflecting a mission that spans structural, installation, and airfield fire protection.
Fort Bragg Fire & Emergency Services holds Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) — first awarded in 2013 and renewed multiple times — placing it among a small group of accredited agencies worldwide and within the Department of Defense.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs fire prevention (including a Fire Marshal program), fire training, and community safety programs such as child safety-seat inspections.
Fort Bragg Fire & Emergency Services is a Department of Defense fire organization, so firefighting positions here are federal civilian jobs tied to the installation's Directorate of Emergency Services rather than a municipal department. The public website does not publish current openings, pay ranges, or application steps.
Prospective candidates should contact the department or the Directorate of Emergency Services directly to learn about current hiring and requirements.
Who runs the Fort Bragg fire department?
Fort Bragg Fire & Emergency Services is a division of the installation's Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), which also oversees law enforcement, incident management, and physical security.
How many fire stations does Fort Bragg operate?
The department operates ten fire stations across the installation, including stations at Simmons, Pope, and Mackall Army Airfields.
Is this a municipal or federal fire department?
It is a Department of Defense fire department serving the Fort Bragg Army installation, so firefighter roles are federal civilian positions rather than city or county jobs.
Is the department accredited?
Yes. Fort Bragg Fire & Emergency Services holds Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), first earned in 2013 and renewed since.
How do I contact the department about employment?
The department's main phone is (910) 396-8121; the Directorate of Emergency Services can be reached at (910) 907-2556. Current openings and requirements are not posted on the department website.