No. 7 Township Fire Rescue

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No. 7 Township Fire Rescue currently provides professional fire and rescue services to approximately 15,000 residents and to thousands of others who work in and travel through our district daily. Our fire protection district is to the east of New Bern, in Craven County and encompasses the communities of Brices Creek, James City, Neuse Forest, Grantham and Riverdale. Within our fire protection dist

rict is municipal airport, an active rail line, 2 major highways, the Neuse and Trent Rivers and one of the largest bridges in the state. We are an all volunteer department and with approximately 65 members. The department is certified as a medium rescue provider and the township currently has a NC Department of Insurance (DOI) fire protection rating of 4. If you are interested in becoming a member of the department please stop by on a Monday night between 7:00 and 9:00 pm or send us an e-mail. If you are interested in being a member but feel that running into burning building is not for you please still contact us as there is great deal of non-firefighting duties that are required to keep the department running.

Today members had the opportunity to demo and use ParaTech and Genesis tools in practical applications. A huge thank you...
05/31/2026

Today members had the opportunity to demo and use ParaTech and Genesis tools in practical applications.

A huge thank you to Safe Industries and E&J Automotive for hosting the class and providing space, tools, and vehicles used for the training evolutions! Participants got to see real world problems and learn how to navigate stabilizing vehicles and extrication techniques.

Thank you to the following departments for joining us as well:

Tri-Community VFD Station 13
Little Swift Creek Fire Dept
Vanceboro Fire Department
Township Six Fire Department
Harlowe Volunteer Fire Department
Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services
West of New Bern Fire Department
Jasper Fire Department
City of New Bern Fire-Rescue

Today we honor those who have given everything.
05/25/2026

Today we honor those who have given everything.

🚨HAPPY EMS WEEK!🚨This week, we’re proud to celebrate National EMS Week 2026 and recognize all of the EMTs and Paramedics...
05/18/2026

🚨HAPPY EMS WEEK!🚨

This week, we’re proud to celebrate National EMS Week 2026 and recognize all of the EMTs and Paramedics, and EMD dispatchers who serve our communities every day.

This year’s EMS Week theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together,” is something we truly believe in. No agency can do it alone, and some of the best outcomes happen when neighboring departments come together to support one another. Whether it’s mutual aid calls, major incidents, or everyday emergencies, teamwork between agencies plays a huge role in providing the best care possible for our communities.

Our department is proud to operate a Fire Responder Program, with many of our members credentialed as EMTs and Paramedics. These providers help bring emergency medical care to our community quickly and work side-by-side with surrounding EMS agencies to make sure patients receive the highest level of care possible.

We’re thankful for the partnerships we have with all of the neighboring departments, EMS agencies, dispatchers, and healthcare providers who are always ready to answer the call alongside us.

To everyone working in EMS and public safety — thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving others. We appreciate everything you do.

Happy EMS Week! đźš‘đźš’đź’™

After the Great Lakes Fire of 2023, the Croatan Area Fireshed Partnership formed from a group of partners who are workin...
05/12/2026

After the Great Lakes Fire of 2023, the Croatan Area Fireshed Partnership formed from a group of partners who are working to reduce the impacts of wildfires near the Croatan National Forest.

Collectively, we’ve completed over 16,500 rapid wildfire risk assessments in Craven County from September 2025 to February 2026.

Please help us ensure homeowner voices count! When you receive a household survey from us, please complete the survey and mail it back using the postage paid envelope.

The data collected from the survey will help the Croatan Area Fireshed Partnership understand how to best support residents and properties for wildfires in the future.

The data collected through the survey will NOT be used for tax purposes or to force anyone to take action of any sort. It will help us better plan for, prepare, and live with wildfire in our communities.

04/29/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

Looking for something to do with the kiddos today? Come see us! 10-2 at 1705 Old Cherry Point Rd
04/25/2026

Looking for something to do with the kiddos today? Come see us! 10-2 at 1705 Old Cherry Point Rd

East Care is here!! Come out and see us today from 10-2!!
04/25/2026

East Care is here!! Come out and see us today from 10-2!!

STRUCTURE FIRE PRESS RELEASEOn Monday, November 17th 2025, around 7:40pm No 7 Township Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a p...
11/18/2025

STRUCTURE FIRE PRESS RELEASE

On Monday, November 17th 2025, around 7:40pm No 7 Township Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the area of Brooks Dr. The following agencies responded as well:

City of New Bern Fire-Rescue
West of New Bern Fire Department
Tri-Community VFD Station 13
Bridgeton EMS
Township 7 EMS

Upon arrival units found a working structure fire. Crews from all agencies worked diligently and quickly knocked down the initial blaze. Fire was determined out about an hour later. There was an associated injury to this incident to a civilian. The cause of this fire is still under investigation.

We thank all of our mutual aid agencies for their assistance and EMS for providing rehab for our crews.

Photo Credit: Dylan Baulch

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P. O. Box 3602
New Bern, NC
28562

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