Public Safety - Sanford Fire Department

The Sanford Fire Department is a full-service agency that is staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The department is spread across three fire stations.

The Sanford Fire Department’s primary services include fire suppression; motor vehicle crash response; hazardous materials response; fire preplans; fire investigations; and technical rescue, including rope, trench, confined space, water, and structural collapse.

Administration

Matthew Arnold, Chief

Ken Cotten, Deputy Chief

Locations

• Central Fire Station. 919-775-8311

• Fire Station 2, 919-775-8312

• Fire Station 3, 919-775-8313

• Fire Station 5 (in progress)

Community Services

• Fire truck visits and tours of the stations.

• Fire Safety Program

• Smoke Detector Program

• Child Passenger Safety

Fire Code Inspections

The Sanford Fire Department inspects local businesses and industries at a frequency mandated by the North Carolina Fire Code. Use the tools on our website to see frequency and requirements and to prepare for your business’ next inspection.