Fire Department · Combination
North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Pittsboro, NC · Chatham County
One of the largest, if not the largest, rural fire departments in North Carolina
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Department careers page ↗North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department has protected the northeastern corner of Chatham County and a sliver of southern Orange County since 1968, growing from a rural volunteer outfit into a combination department with 67 career staff and 9 volunteer firefighters working three shifts out of seven stations. The department describes itself as one of the largest, if not the largest, rural fire departments in North Carolina, and says the past 15 years have brought rapid growth as the district shifts from rural to urban development.
Crews respond to roughly 2,500 calls a year, ranging from structure and woods fires to vehicle accidents, EMS calls, land search and recovery, swift-water and dive rescue, and rope rescue. The department's push to modernize its fleet and training paid off with a district-wide upgrade to an ISO Class 3 rating effective January 1, 2025 (up from Class 4), a result leadership credits to career staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors working alongside automatic-aid partner departments.
MissionThe mission of the North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department is to protect lives, property and the community environment from the destructive effects of fire, disaster or other life hazards by providing public education, incident prevention and emergency response services.
North Chatham currently has open firefighter positions and accepts interest cards year-round from prospective career applicants. The department describes itself as progressive and growing, with a supportive Board of Directors and an ongoing training agenda for career personnel.
Hiring process
- Submit an interest card (accepted year-round) or call the department to inquire about applying
- Complete and submit the Staff Application
- Complete the Pre-Employment Package as directed by the department
Is North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department hiring firefighters?
Yes. The department currently has open firefighter positions and accepts interest cards year-round from people interested in a career with the department.
How do I apply to North Chatham VFD?
Call the department to inquire about applying, then complete the Staff Application and the department's Pre-Employment Package as part of the hiring process.
How many stations does North Chatham VFD operate?
The department operates 7 stations across roughly 205 square miles of northeastern Chatham County and a small part of southern Orange County, North Carolina, with career personnel assigned to every station and supported by volunteers.
Is North Chatham VFD a volunteer or career department?
It's a combination department: 67 career staff working three shifts, supported by 9 volunteer firefighters.
What is North Chatham VFD's ISO rating?
The department holds a district-wide ISO Class 3 rating within 5 road miles of any station, effective January 1, 2025 (upgraded from Class 4), plus a 9E rating for properties 5-6 road miles from a station.