Powhatan County Fire Rescue operates as a combination system of full time, part time and volunteer staff working cooperatively to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to Powhatan’s citizens and visitors. Operating from the county office, 5 fire stations and 3 rescue squad stations, our aim is to protect the lives, property, and environment of our community.
Mission
The mission of the Fire and Rescue Department is: Serving People. Saving Lives. Protecting Property.
Composition
- 5 Volunteer Fire Companies
- 1 Volunteer Rescue Squad
- Department of Emergency Management
- Administrative and operational Chiefs
- Full-time and part-time firefighter/EMTs and paramedics
Staffing
- Full-time Fire Rescue Chief and Fire Rescue Deputy Chief
- Part-time Fire Rescue Assistant Chief
- Part-time Fire Rescue Administrative Assistant
- Part-Time Emergency Manager
- Full-Time EMS Captain
- Part-Time Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
- Part-time and volunteer Fire Marshals
Operational Staffing
The Powhatan County Fire Rescue Department provides supplemental staffing to Fire Companies 1, 2, 4, and 5. 19 full-time and 21 part-time personnel work in harmony with our volunteer workforce to provide 24-hour coverage.
Fire
Powhatan County is serviced by 5 Fire Companies spread throughout the county. Each Company is capable of providing:
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Suppression
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Public Education
- Rescue Services
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Provided by a combination of county career staff, contracted staff and volunteers.
For more information visit Powhatan Volunteer Rescue Squad's website.
For EMS billing information contact:
EMS Management & Consultants, Inc.
P. O. Box 863
Lewisville, North Carolina 27023
Customer Service Line: 1-800-814-5339
Fax #: 1-336-766-6870
Volunteers
A vital part of the department, the services provided by the volunteers assure that the needs of the citizens of Powhatan are met. Members are offered opportunities to train in both Fire and EMS services. Volunteers can also be support staff or administrative members.
For more information on Volunteering visit:
https://www.volunteerpowhatan.org/
The Emergency Management Team is responsible for:
Working with local, state, and federal partners in all aspects of emergency management
Developing and maintaining the various emergency plans for the county
Managing and coordinating operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Coordinating resources in the response to and recovery from major events that affect the county
Compilation of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act Tier II Reporting
- Maintenance and coordination of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
