Our Mission Statement

"We, the Durham Fire Department, are an organization of dedicated professionals whose mission is to: Save Lives, Protect Property, Protect the Environment, Provide the Best Services Possible to the Community and Be Nice."

About Us

The Town of Durham Fire Department is a progressive, 36-member combination Fire Department with 26 full-time members and 10 paid call members. The Durham Fire Department provides a full range of services to the community, including: emergency response to fire, rescue and medical incidents, public assistance services, public education and code management services.

We are proud to provide these services to the Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire (UNH). The department operates from one station located on the campus of UNH, providing 24 hour-a-day coverage to the community.