Whitsett Fire & Rescue Chief, Billy Combs

History: Whitsett Fire Department was founded in February 1971 to support 300 families who desperately needed a fire department. The first training meeting was held at what is now the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Equipment: . 1 Engine, . 2 Tankers, . 1 Ladder Truck, . 1 Brush Truck, . 1 Rescue Truck Services: .Medical First Responders .Vehicle Extrication .Fire Protection .Haz-Mat Awareness operations level Station Info: Department Type: Mostly Volunteer Department Run By: Local Number of Fire Stations: 1 Number of Firefighters - Part Time: 7 Number of Firefighters - Volunteer: 23 Needed Equipment Fund Raisers: (For Information Call 449-7811) - Reflective Street Address Signs: $15.00 each - Brunswick Stew Sales: 1st weekend of March and December

Created by Rutkoski:updated 3/9/2007

809 N. C. Hwy. 61 Whitsett, NC 27377 (336) 449-7811 Emergency Dial 9-1-1

Life Safety Trailer: A trailer that was built to resemble an average home. It is used to teach children about fire safety: . what to do if their clothing catches on fire, . how to properly dial and use the 911 system, . and how to get out of the house if it is on fire.

Upcoming Events: Annual Meeting, 3rd Monday of March ************************** ** *Always need volunteers*** ****call (336) 449-7811 ***** **************************