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Public Information

  • Station Number 2: North Carolina Permanent Checking Station for Child Safety Seats. Our department has several technicians who have been certified through Safe Kids Worldwide in collaboration with the National CPS Board.  We offer Car Seat Checks by appointment only, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  To schedule an appointment please contact 252.726.5040 ext. 1.  
  • Taxi Voucher Facts Card: Taxi Voucher Program (PDF) started January 1, 2017.
  • An application for fire permits can be found here:  Fire Permit Application
  • More information on permit applications can be found here:  Permit Application Procedures

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Interested in Becoming a Fire Fighter?

Check out the Crystal Coast Fire Academy by contacting Carteret Community College, at 252-222-6201.

Part-Time Employees

The Fire and EMS Department relies heavily on part-time employees to fill open positions.  Please visit our Human Resources page to apply.