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Fire & Emergency Management
Duplin County Fire and 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 and 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 and Plan Review
- Emergency Drill Coordination and Facilitation
- Emergency Incident Response
- Fire Origin and Cause Investigations
- Fire Prevention Public Education
- NC Fire Prevention Code Inspections and Permits
- Duplin County Government Workplace Safety Program
Note: All Code, Plan and Permit Reviews require submittal by email to Fire and Emergency Management. 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.
Access the Online Payment Portal.
Please do not make a payment on the Payment Portal until you have been invoiced.
Duplin County Fire and 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 and 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 and 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 Fire and Emergency Management staff members for a more detailed description.
Related Information
- Weather Information - Ready NC
- National Weather Service - Newport-Morehead City Office
- Obtain an Online Burning Permit
- Fire Tax Estimated Revenues
- Fire District Tax Projections
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
Emergency Alerts
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Matthew Barwick
Director of Emergency Management / Fire MarshalPhone: 910-372-9214
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Fire & Emergency Management
Physical Address
209 Seminary Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
Mailing Address
209 Seminary Street
Kenansville, NC 28349
Phone: 910-296-2160Emergency Phone: 911
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm
- Annual Workplace Safety Self-Inspection Form
- Vulnerable Population Registry
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Online Payment Portal
(Please do not make a payment until you have been invoiced)
Documents
- Duplin County Fire Department Insurance Ratings (PDF)
- Fire Department Information (PDF)
- Fire Prevention Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Fireworks Safety Information (PDF)
- Frequently Asked Questions About Open-Burning (PDF)
- How to Schedule a Fire Inspection (PDF)
- How to Submit Fire Permit Plans/Drawings for Review (PDF)
- How to Submit Nursing & Long-Term Care Emergency Plans for Review (PDF)
- Permit Application for Fire Prevention Inspections of All Types (PDF)