Orange Rural Fire Department - Orange County, NC

Incident Response
	(2024)	(2025)	(2026)
Jan	236	195	218
Feb	178	198	197
Mar	197	249	216
Apr	226	202	221
May	254	216	150
Jun	192	210
Jul	232	272
Aug	242	217
Sep	224	191
Oct	206	221
Nov	203	210
Dec	211	241
Total	2601	2622	1002

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Contact Information

Headquarters

Address: 206 South Churton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Mailing Address: PO Box 1511
Hillsborough, NC 27278

Phone Numbers

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: (919) 732-7911

Administrative Office: (919) 732-7911

Email & Digital

General Information: admin@orfd.net

Website: www.orfd.net

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Station Hours & Availability

Emergency Response

24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Always available for fire, medical, and rescue emergencies

Administrative Office

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Call ahead to confirm availability

Community Programs

By Appointment
Fire safety education, station tours, and community events
Contact us to schedule

Training & Meetings

Training Schedule

Board of Directors Meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month

Find Our Headquarters

Orange Rural Fire Department Station 1 is located in downtown Hillsborough at 206 South Churton Street. We're easily accessible and centrally located to serve our community.

Parking:
Available on-site for fire department visiting only. Public parking available at Eno River Parking Deck

Nearby:
Downtown Hillsborough, Orange County Courthouse

Services & Requests

Fire Safety Education

School programs, home safety checks

Station Tours

Educational visits for groups

Career Opportunities

Full Time

Burn Permits

Information and permits for controlled burns for outside of the Town of Hillsborough limits ONLY.

Important Notice

For non-emergency services, please call during business hours when possible. For all emergencies, always dial 911 immediately. Our trained dispatchers will ensure the appropriate emergency services respond to your location.

Orange County Emergency Services: We work closely with Orange County EMS, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and other regional emergency services to provide comprehensive public safety coverage.

Get Involved

Career Opportunities

Interested in becoming a professional firefighter? Visit our careers page to learn about opportunities, requirements, and the application process for our department.

Community Support

Support your local fire department through donations, fundraising events, or community partnerships. Every contribution helps us serve you better.