Sherrills Ford-Terrell Fire & Rescue-Station 1

Established in 1972, Sherrills Ford Terrell Fire and Rescue is a full-service public safety department that works to provide fire suppression and emergency medical services. It responds to various emergency and nonemergency calls for more than 13,000 residents in an area of over 40 square miles. The department houses a fleet of apparatus, including engines, tankers, brushes, trucks, squads and boats. Sherrills Ford Terrell Fire and Rescue organizes public education and fire safety programs for local businesses, day care centers, schools, organizations and churches. It is comprised of more than 15 paid staff members and over 55 volunteers. The department also provides burning permits and offers various employment opportunities for the residents of Sherrills Ford, N.C.

This station was built in 2008-09. July 1st 2008 we started providing coverage to three sections of a district that a neighboring fire department once covered. This station houses, one Engine, and one Tanker along with miscellaneous equipment.

This station was built in 1982 and was once owned and operated by Sherrills Ford Rescue Squad. In 1997, the Rescue Squad and Fire Department merged.