General Info:
We are an all volunteer, 100% taxpayer supported, organization that provides fire protection and rescue services to the Taylors Bridge Township and designated response area of Sampson County.Taylors Bridge is a community of about 6, 500 people. We are located in southeastern North Carolina, 80 miles south of the state capitol, Raleigh and 50 miles from the coast at Wilmington. The Taylors Bridge Fire Response District encompasses all of the land within the boundaries of the Township, approximately 92 square miles. The department operates under the direction of the Taylors Bridge Fire Department, Inc Board of Directors, which represents all the citizens of our community. The department is lead by a Chief and Deputy Chief who, along with the Captains, Lieutenants and Safety Officer make up the Officer Staff of the department. This officer staff is responsible for the day to day operation of the department with the support of the 30 firefighters. The majority of our members hold multiple certifications in Firefighter I & II, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazmat Operations, Emergency Vehicle Operator, Rescue Technician, and Instructor. A total group involvement is what keeps the Taylors Bridge Fire Department on the leading edge of fire and rescue services for our community. Operations consist of Fire Suppression, Extrication, and ATV Rescue. Public Education programs include Fire Prevention, Fire Safety and Training. We provide these services to our community and surrounding areas. Our department serves the Township of Taylors Bridge in Sampson County. We hold a NCDOI insurance rating of 9E and are currently working to lower the rating. We respond automatically with Clinton Fire Rescue, Garland Fire Department, Harrells Fire Department and Turkey Fire Department in Sampson County, and Magnolia Fire Department and Rose Hill Fire Department in Duplin County. We respond mutual aid to any area that requests our service. North Carolina State Fireman's Association North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS North Carolina Fire Chief's Association Sampson County Fireman's Association Eastern Carolina Fireman's Association