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Schedule a Child Car Seat Installation

75% of our children are not properly restrained while riding in motor vehicles. Let us ensure your child is as safe as possible. Use this form to request an appointment to have your child passenger safety installation or inspection completed.

Apply for a Fire Prevention Permit

Fill out an application for hot work operations permit, open burning permit, tent permit, automatic fire extinguishing system installation permit, fire alarm/detection system permit, or other fire prevention permits.

Order a Reflective Address Sign

If we can't find you, we can't help you. Order your reflective address sign today.

Learn More About Community Programs

We offer many community risk reduction programs. Visit the Community Risk Reduction page to learn more.

Request a Smoke and/or Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms provide early notifications increasing the likelihood that you and your family will be able to escape if there is a fire in your home. Click the link above if you need a smoke and/or carbon monoxide alarm installed, or if you need assistance checking an alarm that is already installed.

Request a Foster Home Fire Inspection

This is a request for a foster home fire inspection in accordance with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services protocols. The fire inspection form utilized for the inspection can be viewed here: https://policies.ncdhhs.gov/divisional/social-services/forms/dss-1515-foster-home-fire-inspection-safety-report/@@display-file/form_file/dss-1515-ia.pdf .

Please review all requirements before requesting an inspection. Contact us at (919) 918-7347 or email us.

Request a Public Education Event

We provide public education events, including fire prevention presentations. Use this form to request a public education event for your group or organization.

Request a Home Safety Inspection

Many of you may be familiar with fire and safety inspections that take place in your workplaces and schools, but a safety inspection in your home is just as important! At your convenience, members of our department will come to your home and offer suggestions as to how to make your home safer and reduce the chances of a devastating fire.

Request a Fire Extinguisher Class

This class is designed to give groups and businesses the opportunity for hands-on, practical experience with ABC fire extinguishers in a safe and controlled environment. We will come to your group's location and explain the proper use of a fire extinguisher in the event of a small fire. We will also light a small propane fueled fire and allow those who wish the opportunity to use an extinguisher to put out the fire. There is no charge for this class!

Request a Fire Report

File a request for a fire report. NOTE: Federal and State law provide privacy protection for patients. EMS reports will not be provided unless the proper documentation (E.g., court order or subpoena) is submitted.

Request a Fire Inspection Report

Request a copy of the fire inspection report for your business.

Order a Fire Department Key Box for Your Business

Note: This is an external link to the Knox Rapid Access System, the key box recommended by the CFRD.

A fire department key box is a secure device with a lock operable only by a fire department master key, and containing building entry keys and other keys that may be required for access in an emergency. The fire department master key is a limited issue key of special or controlled design to be carried by the fire department which will open approved key boxes on specified properties.

FAQs

Does your department check and install car seats for children?

Yes! Due to COVID-19 are currently inspecting and installing car seats for children on an appointment basis. Fill out the Child Passenger Safety Inspection Request form to schedule an appointment, or visit our Child Car Seat Installation page for more information.

How do I order a reflective address sign?

Reflective address signs are very important for emergency services. If we can't find you, we can't help you. Locating addresses can be especially tricky at night. Order a reflective address sign today. Signs are only $15 or $20 if mounted to a metal post. Use this form to order your reflective address sign. The signs are made at the fire-rescue department and you will be contacted once it is ready for pick-up.

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Does your department check and install smoke alarms and/or carbon monoxide detectors?

As a part of our Community Risk Reduction program the Fire-Rescue Department installs smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for residents of Carrboro and the South Orange Fire District. Smoke alarms provide early notifications increasing the likelihood that you and your family will be able to escape if there is a fire in your home. Submit this form to schedule installation or inspection of a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm.

How can I apply for a fire prevention permit?

The Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department issues construction and operational permits in accordance with applicable state laws and the currently adopted edition of the North Carolina Fire Code. For more information regarding permits, reference Section 105 of the North Carolina Fire Code and in Chapter 12, Article II, Section 12-10 of the Town Code. You can apply for a fire prevention permit by submitting this form.

Reminder: Any plans for review (electrical, remodeling, fire alarm, sprinkler system) should be submitted to Town of Carrboro Planning, Zoning, and Inspections through PIPER prior to contacting the Fire-Rescue Department.

How to I schedule a fire prevention education event or fire station tour? Birthday Party? Other events?

Public Education Event

We provide public education events, including fire prevention presentations. Use this form to request a public education event for your group or organization.

Station Tours

We regularly give station tours and safety talks to all types of groups, both formal and informal. Some of the groups we have had come through in the past include school classes, girl scouts, boy scouts, church groups, day care groups, after school programs, summer camp groups, home school students, and many individuals. Use this form to request a fire station tour.

Birthday and Block Parties

If you are planning a community block party or birthday party our department will stop by during the event with a fire truck for all to see up close - both adults and children. We can show and explain the use and importance of the many pieces of equipment, display our gear, discuss fire safety topics, and distribute fire safety information. Use this form to request the department come out to your birthday or block party.

Other Events

View our Community Services page to see what other services are offered by the fire-rescue department. Forms are available to request all of the services offered by the department.

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