Community Resources

Welcome to the Eno Fire-Rescue Community Resources page — your central hub for important services, safety information, and community events.

  • Information about burning permits

  • Car seat safety inspections

  • Request a public education visit to your school or community event.

  • Fundraising events: See ways to support Eno Fire-Rescue, including upcoming fundraisers.

  • Incident report requests: Submit a request for an incident report from Eno Fire Department.

Public Education

Requesting a public fire education visit brings local firefighters to your school or event to teach fire safety basics, demonstrate protective gear, and let guests tour a real fire truck.

What to Expect During a Visit

  • Fire Safety Lessons: Firefighters teach kids how to stay safe, stop, drop, and roll, and create a home fire escape plan.

  • Gear Demonstration: Crew members put on heavy coats and face masks so children see friendly helpers instead of being scared during an emergency.

  • Truck Tours: Guests get an up-close look inside the fire engine and see the tools firefighters use every day.

How to Request an Event

  • Timing: Submit your request at least three weeks before your event date.

  • Space: Make sure you have a safe, open parking spot for a large fire truck.

Contact us to schedule a visit

NC SAFE Kids

We do not perform car-seat inspections at Eno Fire Department. For car-seat checkups and other child-safety services, please contact Safe Kids Orange County (NC). Safe Kids Orange County is led by the UNC Health Care Trauma Program, which provides dedicated staff, operational support, and resources to help keep children safe.

Services offered by NC SAFE Kids include:

  • Car-seat checkups

  • Safety workshops for parents and caregivers

  • Sports safety clinics These programs are designed to help prevent childhood injuries and ensure car seats are installed and used correctly.

To arrange a car-seat inspection or learn more about their programs, reach out to Safe Kids Orange County (NC).

NC Safe Kids Orange County

Reflective Address Signs

Reflective Address Signs are available for purchase at Eno Fire Department. These signs help ensure your home can be quickly and easily located by emergency personnel, day or night.

Tips to help emergency personnel find and enter your home

  • Mount your reflective address sign where it’s clearly visible from the road: on a mailbox post, fence post, or at the end of your driveway. Place it so the numbers face the street and are not obstructed by plants or decorations.

  • Make the numbers large and high-contrast: use at least 3–4 inch tall numerals (bigger if your driveway is long) in a light color on a dark background or vice versa.

  • Keep signs and pathways well lit: ensure porch and driveway lighting works and replace bulbs promptly. Solar or motion-activated lights can help.

  • Maintain clear sight lines: trim trees, shrubs, and hedges that block the view of your house number from the road and keep snow cleared in winter.

  • Mark long or shared driveways: if your home is set back from the street or shares a driveway, place additional reflective signs at the driveway entrance and near any turns.

  • Number all structures and outbuildings: if you have multiple buildings (garage, guest house, barn), add visible numbers so responders know which structure needs attention.

    Come by Station 1 to place an order for your reflective address sign.

    Hours to order:

    • Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Pricing:

    • Standard double sided reflective sign: $20

      • Accepted payment methods cash or personal check

Burning Permit

Click the link below to access the NC Forestry Online Burning Permit System.

Safe open burning tips

  • Check and follow all local burning rules and obtain the required permit before you start.

  • Choose a calm day with low wind. Do not burn on windy or dry conditions.

  • Clear combustible material (leaves, brush, debris) at least 10 feet around the burn site.

  • Keep piles small and manageable. Burn only approved materials; never burn household trash, tires, or hazardous materials.

  • Have a responsible adult attend the fire at all times.

  • Keep firefighting tools and water nearby (hose, buckets, shovels, fire extinguisher).

  • Fully extinguish the fire when finished: douse with water, stir ashes, and repeat until cool to the touch.

  • Be mindful of smoke impacts on neighbors and air quality; avoid burning when smoke may affect roadways or nearby homes.

  • If a fire escapes control or conditions worsen, call 911 immediately

NC Forest Service Burn Permit

Your Questions, Answered

  • If you have a fire, medical emergency, motor vehicle accident, or any situation requiring an immediate response, call 911 immediately. For general questions, station tours, event requests, or administrative matters, please contact our main office during business hours.

  • Yes. We provide smoke alarm education and may offer installation or battery replacement assistance for qualifying residents, depending on available resources. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

  • Generally, we do not respond to vehicle or home lockouts unless there is an emergency, such as a child, elderly person, or pet trapped inside, or another life safety concern. For non-emergency lockouts, please contact a locksmith or a roadside assistance provider.

  • Please fill out the Fire Incident Report Form and a team member will be in touch.

    Fire reports may be requested through our administrative office. Depending on the type of report and applicable laws, some information may require identity verification or processing time.

  • There are many ways to support your local fire department! You can volunteer, attend community events, participate in fundraisers, donate to approved programs, or simply help spread fire safety awareness throughout our community.