Our Mission
To provide comprehensive services for the common good
through effective community preparedness and management of adverse events.
Our department is comprised of three divisions: Emergency Medical (EMS), Fire, and Emergency Management/Homeland Security, each providing unique and specialized levels of public safety services to the citizens of Rowan County & it's municipalities. In addition, the department is charged with coordinating emergency activities with the County's Enhanced 9-1-1 Telecommunications Center, the Rowan County Rescue Squad, and with other public or private allied agencies providing emergency services within the county.
Hot News Flashes:
25-Aug-2008: Annual 9/11 Memorial Event Planned
Plans are underway for the local 9/11 Rememberance Memorial event to be held on September 11, 2008 at the Firefighter's Memorial, located in Chestnut Hill Cemetary...more->
13-Aug-2008: Upcoming Rowan Safe Kids Child Safety Seat Checking Stations:
Come out and join us at the following locations in the near future...more->
14-Jun-2008: County Fire & Rescue Association Holds Annual Banquet
The Rowan County Fire & Rescue Association held it's 2008 annual banquet on June 14 at the Millbridge Ruritan Building. Jennifer Moxley with News 14 Carolina...more->
13-June-2008: Williams Gas Pipeline Announces Expansion in Rowan County
Williams Gas Corporation, which operates a major underground natural gas pipeline utility through Rowan County has announced plans to expand...more->
12-May-2008: Emergency Preparedness Guide Available to Public
What to do when disaster threatens or strikes is the key to this 38-page Emergency Preparedness Guide for citizens and businesses to help you become better aware and prepared...more->
5-May-2008: Burning Ban/Permit Information
Effective March 31 at 12:00pm the outdoor ban on burning for Rowan County has been lifted by the NC Department of Environmental & Natural Resources...more->
7-March-2008: In Memory of Vic Isler & Justin Monroe
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The members of the Emergency Services Department extends it's profound sympathy to the families of Salisbury Fire Department Firefighters Victor Isler and Justin Monroe who bravely gave the ultimate sacrifice in battling a fire on March 7 at Salisbury Millworks.
Our thoughts and prayers are extended also to all our brothers and sisters of the Salisbury, Spencer, and Miller Ferry Fire Departments
during this most difficult time and tragic loss.
- We are with you - in spirit and body -
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