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The primary function of any Fire Department is, as the name implies, firefighting and fire protection. The NMVFC proudly protects over 3,000 homes and
several commercial business complexes as well thousands of acres of forest. We are equipped to handle any type of fire, be it structural, moto r vehicle, or even liquids in a tank such as propane and natural gas. Our water supply comes from
on-board tanks, lakes & ponds, or buried water tanks throughout our response area. The NMVFC, like many other rural departments also relies the always willing help of
neighboring departments for water supply and extra man power. Vis-Versa, we will respond to any of our neighboring departments to provide whatever assistance is needed.
Some examples are water supply with our 3,000 gallon tanker, Rapid Intervention Teams for downed firefighter rescue, or simply covering their station while their personnel are busy
with another incident. We frequently participate in drills with Madison Hose Co. #1 and our neighbors including Guilford, Durham, Killingworth, and Clinton. |
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In addition to fire protection services, we provide many other functions to the citizens of Madison. At motor vehicle accidents, we perform
extrication with the Jaws of Life as well as mitigate hazards from fluid spills and provide care to the injured. We will often assist the Police Department with traffic control at accident scenes as
well, allowing them to complete their investigation and not tie up other patrol units.
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We also participate in activities aside from emergency responses. Our members go to the elementary schools to teach children about fire safety and what
to do in an emergency. At the annual Shellfish Festival at the Surf Club, we have a Fire Safety trailer to teach children how to get out of a building when there is smoke and what to do when you get out. You can
even practice dialing 9-1-1 and learn what to say when you call.
As you can see, the fire service has evolved significantly from the days of just putting out fires. We will always continue to expand our training and
services to meet the needs of the citizens we protect. As our slogan goes, we are “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”.
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Madison. This includes injured or lost hikers and rescues from one of the many lakes and ponds. We have a full
compliment of topographic maps of the area as well as several handheld GPS units. Our brush fire truck and utility pickup truck are both very capable off-road vehicles. We’ve
recently acquired a John Deer “Gator” all-terrain vehicle that has been modified for off-road rescue and medical care. In addition to that, we have an agreement with the
Madison Police Department for use of of their ATV to assist us in accessing deep woodland areas. We also have a Zodiac rescue boat, an ice rescue sled, and cold water rescue suits
with Automatic Defibrillators and some members even carry them in their personal vehicles. Early defibrillation is critical in a
cardiac arrest and this allows one to be on scene, often in just minutes. Upon arrival of the Ambulance, we can assist them with continuing care and loading the patient for transport. See the