Fire Prevention & Public Education
In cooperation with the Alexander County Fire Marshal's Office and the Alexander County Firemen's Association, we provide our community with information and tips that we hope will prevent fires and encourage safety. If you would like to learn more about fire safety or would like for us to visit your home, business, school or daycare facility simply e-mail us.
Fire Suppression
Our reputation for being an aggressive interior attack fire department has not come easy, many hours are spent in intensive training and developing new ideas to be more effective on the fire scene. We here at Wittenburg Fire Department are dedicated to providing rapid response to and effective management of all types of fires including: residential, industrial / commercial, agricultural, automotive and other equipment, Woods and grass and any other type of fire that might occur. Many technological advancements have aided us in quickly controlling fires and many more are being added. We hope you don't need our services but if you should, feel confident!
Hazardous Material Response
Our Department is trained and equipped to effectively manage several different types of Hazardous Materials Incidents that might occur. We have access to multiple local and regional resources to assist us if the need arises.
Medical Response
The majority of calls we are dispatched to are of a medical nature. Here at Wittenburg Fire Department we are sensitive to the needs of our community and have placed a great deal of emphasis on emergency medical training and equipment, to more effectively manage and treat you and your loved ones in the event of an emergency. Nearly 90 percent of our members are medically trained. We have a very close working relationship with the EMS service in Alexander County and feel that this has a positive impact on patient care. We also carry Automatic External Defibrillators to provide early defibrillation in the event of cardiac arrest.
Public Assistance & Other Types of Incidents
Clearing trees from roadways during inclement weather
LP and Natural Gas Fires / Leaks
Vehicle Fires
Flammable Liquid Fires
Woodland fires and fires in the urban interface