Wilmington Professional Fire Fighters Association

Proudly protecting and serving the citizens of Wilmington, NC


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About The Wilmington Professional Fire Fighters Association

The mission of International Association of Firefighters Local 129, WPFFA is to ensure safety of our firefighters and citizens, promote positive morale along with social and economic equality; while encouraging the highest degree of skill, political cooperation, and positive change in the Wilmington Fire Department.  Through charity and education WPFFA aims to be a positive force for good in the community.

Like most towns in America, Wilmington's first firefighters were groups of volunteers who organized for their own protection. The first group, called the "Wilmington Hook and Ladder Company", organized in 1846 but was not chartered until 1867.

Their equipment was manually hauled through the streets. Their clubhouse was at 313 Dock Street. On December 1, 1897 the regular full-time paid fire department was inaugurated. The department consisted of thirty men, three steam fire engines, three hose reels and one hook and ladder truck. This equipment was housed in the present downtown area.

In 1912 the first motorized equipment was purchased, consisting of two combination trucks. In 1914 a motor drawn aerial was added and in 1917 a motorized 500 gallons per minute engine stirred awe and envy as visitors came from far and wide to see this "modern" equipment.

Over the years, the fire department has grown with the City. Today, the department consists of 200+ professional firefighters and staff personnel that are dedicated to the safety of the residents and visitors to the City of Wilmington.

These professionals staff 15 companies that utilize aerial ladder trucks that tower 100 feet high, engines that are capable of pumping 1500 gallons of water per minute, special vehicles for hazardous materials and tactical rescue, a fireboat for marine fires and a zodiac boat for water rescue emergencies.

Old Fire Headquarters was located at 4th and Dock. There are currently 10 fire stations strategically placed throughout the City to insure rapid response to fire and emergency medical calls.

 

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News & Information

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Vote Today

Nov 07, 2017
Vote today!

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Our Members are STUDS

Oct 15, 2017
Did we mention that our members are studs!?

In Our Community

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Carousel Center

Dec 20, 2019
Wilmington is incredibly fortunate to have the amazing services and people of the Carousel Center.

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Coats for Kids

Dec 08, 2017
A great day at Freeman Elementary today!

Charities

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Coats for Kids

A great day at Freeman Elementary today! Local 129 organized another successful Coats for Kids program providing 100 new winter coats to kids in need.

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