Our mission is to reduce life and property loss by providing quality services through emergency management planning, educational programs, building plans review, code enforcement, and fire cause determination.

Since September 1985, The Rocky Mount Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division has been providing Smoke Detectors to the Citizens of Rocky Mount - FREE - of charge. Criteria for each Smoke Detector is based on the following conditions:

You must live within the City Limits of Rocky Mount, and;

Be an elderly citizen living on a fixed income, or;

Be physically Challenged or disabled, or;

Have other special situations that have been approved by the Fire Prevention Division.

If you feel that you qualify for a FREE Smoke Detector through Rocky Mount Fire Department's Operation A.R.M., please complete the application form or contact the Life Safety/Emergency Management Division by calling 972-1376.

Please contact Fire Prevention Specialist Robbie Pate for more information.

The Rocky Mount Fire Department joins the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in reminding parents and caregivers in Rocky Mount that all children should be placed in child safety seats, booster seats, or seat belts every time they ride in a car or truck. Remember: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages four to fourteen.

When your child outgrows his forward-facing safety seat, use a booster seat until your child is 8 years old and over 4ft/9inches tall.

• To learn more go to www.buckleupnc.org or contact the Fire & Life Safety Educator at the RMFD Life Safety Division at 252-972-1379.

Parents / caregivers can have their child safety seats checked at the following fire stations: