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.
Contact Us
Phone: 252-972-1491
Rocky Mount Fire Department
375 E. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Tracey Drewery
Interim Fire Chief
P: 252-972-1378
Rocky Mount Fire Department
375 E. Raleigh Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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, and 2018.
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.
Interim Fire Chief: Tracey Drewery (252-972-1378)
Assistant Fire Chief of Administration & Planning: Tracey Drewery (252-972-1378) tracey.drewery@rockymountnc.gov
Division Chief of Budgeting and Logistics: Darvin Moore (252-972-1671) darvin.moore@rockymountnc.gov
Interim Assistant Chief of Administration & Planning: Kim Wittig (252-972-1384)
Logistics Captain: Josh Malinowski (252-972-1489)
General Inquiries:
fire@rockymountnc.gov
Operations
375 E. Raleigh Blvd.
Assistant Fire Chief of Operations: Mike Roupp (252-972-1381) michael.roupp@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)
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
- Julian Whitney (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