Shepherds Fire-Rescue is a combination Fire Department operating from two stations in Iredell County, North Carolina, serving the Shepherds Fire District. With a fleet of 4 Engines, 1 Tanker, 1 Rescue, 1 Brush Truck, 1 Fire Boat, and 3 support vehicles, the department provides a range of emergency services including responding to structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, and land and water rescue situations. Committed to meeting or exceeding state and national firefighting standards, Shepherds Fire-Rescue is staffed by 25 volunteer firefighters and 15 paid part-time firefighters, ensuring the safety and well-being of the district's approximately 12,000 full-time residents.
The Shepherds Fire District encompasses both rural and urban areas, housing single-family residential, multi-family residential, and commercial occupancies. In addition to its primary responsibilities, the department also provides fire public education and life safety awareness programs for public and private educational facilities in the district, including four county schools and 26 large assembly worship occupancies. With contractual and mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, Shepherds Fire-Rescue extends its fire protection services to a larger area, working collaboratively to ensure the safety of the community.
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