Services and Programs Offered: Coordinate local, state, and federal resources, both human and material to limit damages and expedite recovery from both manmade and natural disasters; provide public awareness education program; provide training to the community's disaster organizations in emergency services and operations. Cause and origin investigation of fires and arson. Coordination of the county fire and rescue districts in order to develop a comprehensive emergency services system within the county. Development of a comprehensive fire education program - FARE (Fire Awareness Resistance Education) program for the county schools. Conducts fire inspections in every building in the county, according to state fire code. Implementation of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code. Fire education programs for community services groups, senior citizens, etc...
