News & Events
SJFD Seeking New Recruits – September 20, 2025
SJFD Seeking New Recruits – September 20, 2025
SJFD Fall 2025 Pine Straw and Mulch Sale
Fall 2025 Groundcover Order Form The St. James Fire Department Fall Pine Straw and Mulch sale starts on Monday, September 8, and ends on Friday, September 19, or until supplies run out. Deliveries will start on Monday, September 29. Order forms for the Fall sale are...
Meet members of your Volunteer Fire Department
By: Craig Thompson The St. James Fire Department provides critical support to our residents and shares Mutual Aid support to our surrounding neighborhoods for fire service. This is achieved every day – 24 hours a day. Aside from equipment and trucks, volunteer...
Answering the Call: Helen Keohane’s Commitment
By Ed Reeves: For Helen Keohane, joining the St. James Fire Department (SJFD) wasn’t about previous firefighting experience—it was about stepping up for her community. As a resident of Arbor Creek, she is part of the team of Fire Police that covers that...
Why People Join the Fire Police:
A Volunteer’s Perspective from St. James By Ed Reeves: In a vibrant community like St. James, residents are met with a wealth of choices for how to spend their time—golfing, social clubs, arts, and volunteer opportunities abound. But for some, the path to deeper...
Southport’s Annual Firefighter Competition
Let's give it up for the St. James Fire Department Firefighters who competed in Southport's annual Firefighter competition at the July 4th Festival!! Congratulations and thank you to Coach/Event Organizer/Safety Officer Konrad Reinis and the incredible FIRE...
St. James Fire Department Picnic
The St. James Fire Department Board of Directors hosted its 2 nd annual picnic on Saturday June 7th. The purpose was to show their appreciation to our volunteers and their families who provide Fire & Emergency Services throughout the St. James Fire District. We...
Staying Safe by the Shore: Understanding Rip Currents and Warning Flags on Oak Island
Oak Island is known for its peaceful beauty, family-friendly beaches and inviting Atlantic waters. But beneaththe surface of those calming waves, powerful natural forces can pose serious risks — even to strong swimmers.As the warm months draw locals and visitors to...
Dosher Wellness Center Call
On Friday, April 18 th at 11:24 AM, a call came in to the St. James Fire Department for a Delta level Structure Fire and Odor of Smoke at the Dosher Wellness Center off of Seafield Drive. A quick response from the St. James Fire Department including the St. James Fire...
Emergency Numbers
Fire / Medical / Law Enforcement
DIAL: 9-1-1
St. James Fire Dept (non-emergency)
910-253-9990
Dosher Memorial Hospital
910-457-3800