The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department provides an all-hazards approach to the protection of lives and property of residents, businesses, and visitors of Morrisville, North Carolina. We work to achieve and maintain the highest level of professionalism and efficiency for those we serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Mission Statement

The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department is committed to delivering professional services by striving to create positive outcomes for the community.

Department Motto

Service Before Self

Core Values

• Committment
• Compassion
• Inclusiveness
• Intergity
• Pride
• Professionalism

Be prepared and stay safe!

Vision for 2024

Our vision is to continue to be widely known as an internationally accredited fire service agency that remains dedicated to improving the quality of life of those who live, work, and play in the Town of Morrisville. For more details, read our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan.

Community Risk Assessment/Standard of Cover

Following the model set forth by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department updated its Community Risk Assessment/Standard of Cover in 2020. The community risk assessment is a constant cycle of deployment monitoring, evaluation, and modification. The real value realized in this document is the process undertaken in creating it. The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department identified the boundaries and unique characteristics of its jurisdictional area, identified the types and levels of risk present within, and evaluated the service demand for each risk. The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department then assessed its ability to deliver the resources needed to handle these identified risks against industry best practices and standards. For more details, read the 2020 Community Risk Assessment/Standard of Cover.

Morrisville’s ISO Class Rating

Effective June 1, 2020, Morrisville has an ISO class 1 rating; the best rating available. Out of roughly 40,000 fire departments in the United States and in North Carolina with an ISO rating, less than 1% of all departments hold this exemplary rating. As of November 2020, Morrisville is one of 14 agencies in North Carolina with an ISO Class 1 rating.

The public protection class rating system is divided into 10 classes ranging from ISO Class 1 (best) to ISO Class 10 (worst). The closer to 1, the better your home is protected from fire emergencies. Some insurance companies determine your property insurance rates based in part of these ISO class ratings. If an insurance company sees your home located in a better ISO class area, they may charge less to insure your home.

Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI)

In 2011, the Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department was first accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. CFAI reviews the department's assessment in 11 major categories, ranging from response time, training, resource deployment, public education and more. Accreditation demonstrates the department’s ability to operate according to industry best practices, which includes establishing and maintaining programs to address the safety and wellness of their firefighters. Additionally, facilities and training programs must rise to those same high standards.

Departments seeking accreditation must also compile a strategic plan and risk-hazard assessment. The accreditation is valid for five years, which means departments must continuously review their processes and services to ensure they are providing the best, updated, and professional fire service. According to CPSE.org, there are only 312 accredited agencies in the United States. Only 13% of the U.S. population is protected by an accredited agency. The Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department is currently on its third consecutive CFAI accreditation.

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