Serving St. James Since 1998
Our Services
A 100% volunteer department delivering professional Fire, EMS, and Fire Police services to the St. James community and Brunswick County, NC — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
4
Pumper engines + aerial platform
1
rescue unit
45+
volunteers
Fire Services
Fire Suppression & Rescue
St. James Fire Department maintains a fully equipped fire suppression force ready to respond to any emergency. Our firefighters train continuously to meet NFPA standards and are prepared for structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle accidents, technical rescues, and hazardous materials incidents. From hands-on instruction for new recruits to twice-weekly drills and specialized mentorship, our training program keeps St. James volunteers ready, capable, and confident.
Our fire apparatus fleet includes three pumper engines, an aerial platform truck, a brush truck, and a rescue unit — all staffed by volunteers who live and work in the community they protect. We respond to approximately 200–300 fire-related calls per year across our 8-square-mile district, which includes the St. James Plantation residential community and surrounding areas. In addition to emergency response, our fire team leads prevention efforts by providing homeowners with guidance and educational materials on home safety, smoke detector maintenance, and ways to reduce fire risk before emergencies occur.
- Structure fire suppression and overhaul
- Vehicle extrication and technical rescue
- Wildland and brush fire response
- Hazardous materials first response
- Water rescue and flood response
- Fire prevention guidance and education
Emergency Medical Services
Basic Life Support and Emergency Medical Care
St. James EMS provides around-the-clock Basic Life Support services to the St. James community, with Advanced Life Support available through our partnership with Brunswick County EMS. Our two ambulances are staffed by certified EMTs and equipped with modern medical equipment for dependable emergency response. Our certified EMTs build their skills through college-level BLS training, state testing, and monthly instruction on essential emergency medical topics.
EMS calls represent the largest share of our annual call volume — over 60% of all responses. Our medics handle everything from cardiac emergencies and strokes to trauma, respiratory distress, and medical assists. We work in close coordination with Brunswick County EMS and area hospitals including Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Beyond emergency response, our EMS team is committed to community health through programs like Vial of Life, CPR and Stop the Bleed training, and participation in community health events. We also provide mutual aid to neighboring departments throughout Brunswick County.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) response and transport; NC state-certified EMTs
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) response through Brunswick County EMS
- Cardiac, chest pains, heart attacks, fainting, TIA, stroke, breathing problems, asthma, and COPD emergency care
- Trauma and multi-casualty response, motor vehicle accidents, allergic reactions, animal bites and stings; care for firefighters at fire scenes
- Responding to falls (simple and serious), good intent lift assists in and out of homes and personal vehicles
- Community health and hands-on CPR education
2
Ambulances
Yes
BLS Certified
25+
volunteers
24/7
response
1000+
RESPONSES/Year
25+
volunteers
Fire Police
Scene Safety & Traffic Control
The St. James Fire Police Unit is a specialized team of trained volunteer first responders who provide traffic control, scene security, and public safety support at emergency incidents and community events. In addition to protecting responders, patients, and the public, Fire Police provide hands-on CPR and AED response during cardiac arrests and assist with lift-assist calls under the direction of EMS personnel.
When fire engines and ambulances respond to an emergency, Fire Police are the first to arrive — establishing a safe perimeter, directing traffic away from the scene, and coordinating with law enforcement. Their work allows firefighters and medics to focus entirely on the emergency at hand without concern for scene safety. Beyond emergency scenes, our Fire Police volunteers support community events throughout St. James Plantation, assist with road closures, and provide a visible public safety presence at parades, festivals, and other gatherings.
- Trained volunteer first responders; hands-on CPR and AED response for cardiac arrests
- Support for fire, EMS, law enforcement, and other responders
- Traffic control and roadway safety; emergency scene security and public safety support
- Safety staffing for community events and public gatherings
- Lift-assist support under EMS direction
- Over 36 hours of incident management and HAZMAT training per year
Community Programs
Beyond emergency response, we are committed to education, prevention, and community well-being.
Smoke Detector Program
Homeowners are responsible for regularly testing, maintaining, and replacing batteries in all smoke detectors to help ensure they remain operational and provide early warning in the event of a fire.
CPR & Stop the Bleed
CPR and Stop the Bleed training courses are available to our community. Gather your neighborhood group and contact us to schedule a class.
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