Fire Department

It is the mission of the Rocky Mount Fire Department to serve the City of Rocky Mount by protecting lives and property through quality and excellence in service.

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Phone: 252-972-1491

Rocky Mount Fire Department
375 E. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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Darvin Moore

Fire Chief

P: 252-972-1490

Rocky Mount Fire Department
375 E. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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About Us

The Rocky Mount Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, code enforcement, fire investigation, and public education to the city of Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount Fire Department currently serves 54,248 residents (2020 census) in an incorporated area of 45.65 square miles.

The RMFD is consistently working towards and maintaining the highest level of professionalism, service delivery and effective programs for the citizens in the Rocky Mount area. The department obtained ISO 1 insurance rating in 2020 and was accredited through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2024.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to serve the City of Rocky Mount by protecting lives and property through quality and excellence in service.

Our vision is to provide continuous improvement at a measured and focused pace driven by high professional standards, collaboration, and innovation.

Our values are integrity, honesty, respect, teamwork, and dedication.

Contact Information

Administration

375 E. Raleigh Blvd.

Fire Chief: Darvin Moore (252-972-1490)

Division Chief of Budgeting and Logistics: Marvin Harrison (252-972-1671) mravin.harrison@rockymountnc.gov

Assistant Chief of Administration & Planning: Michael Roupp (252-972-1378)
michael.roupp@rockymountnc.gov

Logistics Captain: Josh Malinowski (252-972-1489)

General Inquiries:
fire@rockymountnc.gov

Operations

375 E. Raleigh Blvd.

Interim Assistant Chief of Operations: Jamey Cooke (252-972-1381) jamey.cooke@rockymountnc.gov

On-duty Battalion Chief 1 (375 E. Raleigh Blvd.): (252-972-1488) Mobile: (252-343-5059)

On-duty Battalion Chief 2 (105 Rowe Dr.): (252-972-1446) Mobile: (252-343-3171)

Office of the Fire Marshal

404 S. Church St.

Fire Marshal:
William Hale (252-972-1377)
william.hale@rockymountnc.gov

Assistant Fire Marshals:

  • Mike Dawson (252) 972-1397
  • Stan Smith (252) 972-1341
  • Maurice Kingsberry (252) 972-1380

Office of Training & Emergency Management

404 S. Church St.

Battalion Chief of Safety & Training Charles Bunn, III (252)-972-1449 charles.bunniii@rockymountnc.gov

Fire Training Officer: Michael Swiman (252)-972-1382

Recruiting Officer: Tia Armstrong (252)-972-1556

Life Safety Educator: Eric McKnight (252)-972-1379

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