Fire & Emergency Management
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of Duplin County through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Working with public and private sectors involving local, state, and federal partners, Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management seeks to provide a customer service-focused program for all of the citizens and visitors of Duplin County.
General Services:
- ALE Permits
- Disaster Preparedness & Plan Review
- Emergency Drill Coordination and Facilitation
- Emergency Incident Response
- Fire Origin & Cause Investigations
- Fire Prevention Public Education
- NC Fire Prevention Code Inspections & Permits
- Duplin County Government Workplace Safety Program
Note: All Code, Plan & Permit Reviews require submittal to: fireinspection@duplincountync.com. Printed applications, drawings, and component books are not necessary unless specifically requested. Please allow up to 7 days for plan reviews, once your issued invoice has been paid.
Click here for the Online Payment Portal
Please do not make a payment on the Payment Portal until you have been invoiced
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management manages and serves the 25 fire departments that provide service to districts inside Duplin County. Working to help these fire departments to reduce their insurance ratings, allows the department to provide better service and to reduce homeowners’ insurance premiums. Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management also serves as a working component of the Duplin County Firefighters’ Association. To see more about this group please click the link.
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management serves as a working component of the Duplin County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The Duplin County LEPC serves to protect and inform the public on regulations and reporting of organizations that handle hazardous materials. To see more about this group please click the link above.
Not sure who to contact? View Staff Members for a more detailed description.
Helpful Links:
How to Schedule a Fire Inspection
How to Submit Fire Permit Plans/Drawings for Review
How to Submit Nursing & Long-Term Care Emergency Plans for Review
Permit Application for Fire Prevention Inspections of All Types
Online Payment Portal (Please do not make a payment until you have been invoiced)
Fire Prevention Fee Schedule
Hazardous/Unsafe Workplace Anonymous Report
Annual Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Form
Vulnerable Population Registry
Fire Department Information
Related Information:
Weather Information – Ready NC
Duplin County Fire Department Insurance Ratings
National Weather Service – Newport-Morehead City Office
Fireworks Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions About Open-Burning
Obtain an Online Burning Permit
Fire Tax Estimated Revenue FY22
Fire Tax Estimated Revenue FY23
Fire Tax Estimated Revenue FY24
Related Agency Websites:
North Carolina Emergency Management
North Carolina Emergency Management Association
North Carolina Forest Service, Duplin County
North Carolina Office of the State Fire Marshal
North Carolina Fire Marshals’ Association
North Carolina Firefighters’ Association
North Carolina Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
North Carolina DEQ, Air Quality Information for Firefighter Training
Duplin County Fire & Emergency Management Facebook Page
Click Here to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts in Duplin County