Incident Response
(2024) (2025) (2026)
Jan 236 195 218
Feb 178 198 197
Mar 197 249 216
Apr 226 202 221
May 254 216 26
Jun 192 210
Jul 232 272
Aug 242 217
Sep 224 191
Oct 206 221
Nov 203 210
Dec 211 241
Total 2601 2622 878

Orange Rural Fire Department


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Our Fire Stations

Each of our four stations is equipped with specialized apparatus ready to respond to emergencies throughout our service area. Our strategic placement ensures comprehensive coverage.

Orange Rural Fire Department Station 1
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Station 1 - Headquarters
206 South Churton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Apparatus & Equipment:
Engine 231
Brush 251
Squad 261
Ladder 271
FR 281
Battalion Chief 204
Rehab Trailer
Polaris UTV
Constructed in the 1960's the building was originally the home of Ray Motor Company who occupied the building until it was purchased by Major Business Forms. The building was purchased by the Town of Hillsborough in 1976 and then it became home to Orange Rural Fire Department.

Headquarters: Houses our administrative offices and serves as the primary command center for department operations.
Orange Rural Fire Department Station 2
2
Station 2 - Northwest District Coverage
835 Phelps Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Apparatus & Equipment:
Engine 232
Reserve Engine 235
Special Operations Trailer
Constructed in 1982 was previously staffed by Orange County Medic Supervior (EMS10), it is now being remodled and will be operated by Part-Time staff once completed.
Orange Rural Fire Department Station 3
3
Station 3 - Northeast District Coverage
2510 Walker Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Apparatus & Equipment:
Engine 233
Tanker 243
Water Rescue Boat
Constructed in 2012, operated by Part-Time staff.
Orange Rural Fire Department Station 4
4
Station 4 - Waterstone Fire Station
352 College Park Road
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Apparatus & Equipment:
Engine 234
Tanker 244
EMS Unit 284
Orange County Medic 1 / BLS 31
Constructed in 2023, Station 4 was a joint venture with Orange County covers Southern Hillsborough as well as Interstates 40 & 85. Operated by Full-time staff and also houses Orange County Medic 1 (ALS) and BLS 31.

Contact Information

Emergency Services

Emergency: Dial 911

Non-Emergency: (919) 732-7911

Administration

Email: admin@orfd.net

Address: 206 S Churton Street
Hillsborough, NC 27278

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206 South Churton St
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Non-Emergency: 919-732-7911
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