Frequently Asked Questions

Our firefighters are also trained as EMTs or Medical Responders.  We often arrive prior to the ambulance and begin life saving techniques. The firefighters will arrive and begin treatment immediately, often resulting in a better outcome for the patient.  In a more complicated medical emergency, Elkin Fire Department personnel will be needed to assist the paramedics on the ambulance.  Our Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of care possible and this means getting the emergency responders on scene as quickly as possible.

Fire Department units are dispatched according to the information provided to the 911 emergency dispatcher.  The Elkin Fire Department has developed response plans based upon the resources that could be necessary for each type of event.  Although not every resource is used on every alarm, the potential for use remains high so having the resource immediately available is an important factor in having a successful outcome for the emergency event.  

Motorists should pull their vehicles safely to the right when an emergency vehicle is approaching.  It is not recommended to stop in the middle of the road or proceed through an intersection against the signals.  Remember to safely pull to the right.

Please start your process with the Surry County Inspections office. They will provide information about what we may need or how much we may be involved. We also recommend that you contact a registered design professional for guidance. 

If the burn is going to occur in town limits, please call the station at 336-258-8921 to discuss your plans. If the burn is going to occur outside of the town limits, please contact the appropriate authorities. 

Yes. for more information, please visit our "Life Safety Education" page. 

No, the Elkin Fire Department does not refill fire extinguishers. It is recommended that you contact a commercial fire extinguisher company for recharging.  A listing of commercial fire extinguisher companies can be found in the local phone directory under fire extinguishers/equipment.  Many household fire extinguishers cannot be recharged and must be discarded after use. An annual inspection of the expiration date is encouraged to ensure that the manufacturer date has not expired.  

An official fire report can be obtained at Elkin Fire Department, 304 North Front Street, Elkin North Carolina 28621

Please remember that it usually takes twenty four (24) hours for the fire report to become available.  Questions related to fire reports can be directed to 336-258-8921.