Salisbury Fire Department
Frequently Asked
Questions
Do We Still Do Blood Pressure Readings, If So, What Are The Hours?
Yes, we have been since the 1970's. You can come to any fire station in the City of Salisbury. We prefer to be able to do the readings from 08:00 to 17:00, since we have other duties to perform. We will check your blood pressure another time if you cannot stop by the 08:00 to 17:00 time period. Just stop in when you can, and ask anyone to help you. If you feel like you are having medical problems, stop in at anytime so we can help you.
We would like for you to call (704) 638-5351 and schedule this with our clerical staff. We prefer a minimum of two weeks in scheduling if possible. We will need to know ages, the number of people, and the desired time of the tour. We will also need a contact person and telephone number.
Why Are Fire Hydrants painted Different Colors?
The Salisbury Fire Department paints fire hydrants for
several reasons. One is to protect the hydrant from rust, second for better
visualization to our firefighters when looking for a hydrant, and finally they
are color coded according to their rated flow. Each hydrant is flowed and its
flow in GPM's (gallons per minute) is calculated to 20 PSI residual and the
color is then determined on by this. Red,
Yellow, Green and
Blue are the colors of our public hydrants owned by
the City of Salisbury. There are several red hydrants and some yellow. On the
whole, there are more green and blue hydrants in the City of Salisbury. We do
not like to have any red hydrants. There is an effort to replace and upgrade all
red and yellow hydrants where flows can be improved.
Red: 1 -
499 GPM
Yellow: 500 -
999 GPM
Green: 1000 -
1499 GPM
Blue: 1500 -
Above
Where Do I Get A Copy of A Fire
Report In The City of Salisbury?
Contact the Salisbury Fire Department at (704) 638-5351 or stop by the Fire Administrative Offices at 514 East Innes Street, Salisbury, N.C. between 08:00 and 17:00 Monday through Friday.
What Is The Starting Pay For A
Firefighter?
The range starts at $24,031 and the top of the range is $32,204.
Are There Any Female Firefighters?
Yes. There is currently one Battalion Chief, one FCS I, and two Part Time Firefighters.
Does The Fire Department Fill
Swimming Pools?
No we do not. There are several private companies that perform this function.
How Do You Get A Job As A
Firefighter?
Click here (Hiring procedure page) to go to the application process page.
What Hours Do The Firefighters Work?
They work 24 hours on shift and then off 48 hours. There are three shifts which are called A, B, and C shifts. Their day starts at 08:00 and ends the next day at 08:00.
Does The Salisbury Fire Department Check Child
Safety Seats?
Yes. We have certified CPS Technicians that can check child safety seats, as well as provide instruction on how best to use and install them. We have a clinic on Fridays from 13:00 to 16:00 at Salisbury Fire Station 1, across from Wendy's restaurant. Just pull into the back parking lot off of Council St. and we will assist you. Call (704) 638-5351 for questions.