About Durham Fire Department

The Durham Fire Department is an all-hazards organization that is jointly funded by, and services, the Town of Durham and campus of the University of New Hampshire, providing fire prevention, public education, first responder non-transport EMS, fire, and rescue services. Our dedicated, customer service-oriented team is comprised of a Chief, Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, four Captains, sixteen Firefighters, two Administrative Assistants, and thirteen Call Firefighters. The department responds to approximately 2,600 calls for service annually and is a key team player in a robust mutual aid system comprised of surrounding communities across two counties. Durham is designated as a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and frequently responds to assist mutual partners to support their firefighter safety on scene.

The Town of Durham, New Hampshire is located within Strafford County and is comprised of 22.4 square miles of land and 2.4 square miles of water. According to 2021 United States Census data, Durham has a population of 15,539, ranking Durham 20th in size compared to New Hampshire’s cities and towns (NH Employment Security, 2023). Durham is also home to the University of New Hampshire which boasts a 2022 student enrollment of just over 13,200 students on the Durham campus and approximately 4,000 employees.

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