History[]
On April 1, 2009 the Ogden VFD closed, with the county taking over their district. They had two stations, including the substation in Porters Neck.
On October 1, 2010 NHCFR became the sole provider of fire protection for unincorporated areas of New Hanover County. Four departments ceased operation:
- Castle Hayne Fire Protection District
- Federal Point Fire & Rescue
- Myrtle Grove Fire Department
- Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Stations[]
| Station | Address | In Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3805 US Highway 421 North, Wilmington | ?-Present | Former Station 51. |
| 13 | 5311 Castle Hayne Road | 2010- | Former Castle Hayne VFD station. |
| 14 | 8310 Shiraz Way | 2010- | Former Ogden VFD sub-station. Former Station 62. |
| 15 | 3 Bob Sawyer Drive, Wrightsville Beach | Former Station 81. | |
| 16 | 7375 Market Street | 2010- | Former Ogden VFD station. Former Station 61. |
| 17 | 5901 Murrayville Road, Murrayville | Former Station 52. | |
| 18 | 5636 Carolina Beach Road | 2010- | Former Myrtle Grove VFD station. Former Station 31. |
| 19 | 9815 River Road | 2010- | Bought by New Haven County in 2002, leased to FPVFD. Former Federal Point VFD. Former Station 91. |
Apparatus Roster[]
All pump/tank measurements are in US gallons.
Fire Station 11 - 3515 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington[]
- Engine 11 -
- Tender 11 - 2011 Kenworth T300 / Pierce wetside (500/2000)
- Brush 11 -
- Rescue 11 - 2020 Pierce Enforcer 7010 27' walk-around (SN#34237)
Fire Station 12 - 3805 US Highway 421 North, Wilmington[]
- Engine 12 - 2022 Pierce Enforcer (1500/1000/25F) (SN#37056)
- Tender 12 -
- Tender 12-1 - 2009 Kenworth T370 / Pierce tanker (500/3000) (SN#24445-01)
- Tender 12-2 -
- Brush 12 -
- Rescue 12 - 2005 Kenworth T300 / Pierce walk-around (SN#16624)
- Marine 12 -
Fire Station 13 - 5311 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington[]
- Engine 13 - 2013 Pierce Arrow XT PUC (1500/1000/30F) (SN#26330)
- Brush 13 - 1992 Ford F-350 / Reading / ? skid (?/215)
- Marine 13 -
Fire Station 14 - 8310 Shiraz Way, Wilmington[]
- Engine 14 - 2010 Pierce Arrow XT PUC (1500/1000/25F) (SN#23559)
- Tower 14 - 2009 Pierce Arrow XT (2000/300/105' rear-mount platform) (SN#21107)
- Tender 14 - 2007 Freightliner M2 106 / S&S elliptical (750/2100)
- Brush 14 -
- Rescue 14 - 2002 Pierce Saber walk-around (SN#13065)
- Marine 14 -
- Marine 14-1 -
Fire Station 15 - 3 Bob Sawyer Drive, Wrightsville Beach[]
- Engine 15 - 2019 Pierce Enforcer 7010 (1500/1000/25F) (SN#31725)
- Truck 15 - 2015 Pierce Arrow XT PUC 6x4 (1500/500/105' rear-mount) (SN#28398)
Fire Station 16 - 7375 Market Street, Wilmington[]
- Engine 16 - 2016 Pierce Enforcer 7010 PUC (1500/1000/25F) (SN#29505)
- Rescue 16 - 1999 International 4700 / EVI walk-around
Fire Station 17 - 5901 Murrayville Road, Murrayville[]
- Battalion 3 -
- Engine 17 - 2019 Pierce Enforcer (1500/1000/25F)
- Truck 17 -
Fire Station 18 - 5636 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington[]
- Engine 18 - 2018 Pierce Enforcer (1500/1000/25F)
- Truck 18 - 2015 Pierce Arrow XT PUC (1500/500/105' rear-mount)
- Tender 18 -
- Tender 18-1 -
- Rescue 18 - 1993 Freightliner FL 70 / Road Rescue walk-around
Fire Station 19 - 9815 River Road, Wilmington (Ex-Station 91)[]
- Engine 19 - 2021 Pierce Enforcer 7010 (1500/1000/25F) (SN#35687)
- Tender 19 - 2007 Kenworth T370 / Pierce (500/2100) (SN#24445-02)
- Brush 19 -
- Marine 19 -
- Marine 19-1 -
Fire Station 1100 - 118 South 7th Avenue, Kure Beach[]
Station/Assignment Unknown[]
- Squad 41 - 2006 GMC C5500 4x4 / Seagrave (300/300)
- Tender 41 - 1995 Autocar-White-GMC ACL64B / Pierce dryside (1250/2500) (SN#E8977) (Ex-Castle Hayne Fire Protection District)
- Tender 42 - 1985 Ford L-8000 / 4-Guys dryside (500/2000)
- Engine 63 - 2001 Pierce Saber (1250/1250/30A/30B)
- 2014 Kenworth T370 / Pierce tanker (500/3000) (SN#27338)
- 2007 Pierce Dash 2000 pumper (SN#19371) (Ex-Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department)
- 2007 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/1000/20F) (SN#19209-01/02/03/04) (Ex-Engine 91, ex-Engine 19)
- 2007 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/1000/30F) (SN#19209-02/03/04/01) (Ex-Engine 61)
- 2007 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/1000/30F) (SN#19209-03/04/01/02) (Ex-Engine 52)
- 2007 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/1000/30F) (SN#19209-04/01/02/03) (Ex-Engine 13)
- 2006 E-One Cyclone pumper (1500/1000/30F) (Ex-Engine 31, ex-Engine 18)
- 2003 Pierce Dash pumper (1500/1000/30F) (Ex-Engine 51, ex-Engine 12)
- 199? Stewart & Stevenson FMTV high water (Ex-North Carolina State Guard) (Purchased 2023)
- 199? Stewart & Stevenson FMTV high water (Ex-North Carolina State Guard) (Purchased 2016)