Services

Emergency response from an all-volunteer department serving Gaston, NC and nearby Northampton County communities.

Fire and rescue services, stated plainly

Gaston Fire & Rescue provides emergency response for fires, crashes, rescue calls, water incidents, rope rescue situations, and public safety diving support. The department is all-volunteer, nonprofit, and based in Gaston, North Carolina.

Most emergency requests start with 911 dispatch. From there, responders are sent based on the call type, location, hazards, and resources needed. Some scenes are handled by Gaston Fire & Rescue alone. Others involve EMS, law enforcement, neighboring fire departments, emergency management, towing, or other mutual aid resources.

Local Response

Fire and rescue calls in Gaston and nearby Northampton County communities.

Mutual Aid

Neighboring agencies may request or provide support when a scene needs more people, apparatus, or specialized resources.

911 First

Call 911 for active emergencies. Use the station phone only for non-emergency questions.

Services FAQ

What emergency services does Gaston Fire & Rescue provide?

Gaston Fire & Rescue provides fire suppression, vehicle rescue and extrication, water rescue support, rope rescue support, public safety diving support, and mutual aid response when requested.

What area does Gaston Fire & Rescue serve?

The department serves Gaston, NC and nearby Northampton County communities, with mutual aid support for neighboring public safety agencies when requested.

How do I request emergency help?

Call 911 for any active emergency. The department phone number is for non-emergency questions only.

Fire Suppression

Responding to structure fires, vehicle fires, brush fires, and other fire emergencies in Gaston and nearby Northampton County communities.

Rescue & Extrication

Assisting at serious crashes, rollovers, and entrapments with trained crews, stabilization work, and vehicle extrication tools.

Swift Water & Surface Water Rescue

Water rescue response for Lake Gaston, the Roanoke River, local creeks, and flood-prone roads in and around Northampton County.

Rope Rescue

Technical rope support for steep embankments, elevated areas, and hard-to-reach rescue scenes where normal access is limited.

Public Safety Diving

Public safety diving support for water-related search, rescue, recovery, and submerged-vehicle incidents when conditions allow.