Winston-Salem Fire Department
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| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| City | Winston-Salem |
| Agency overview[1] | |
| Established | 1913 |
| Employees | 343 (2014) |
| Annual budget | $25,494,480 (2014) |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Trey Mayo |
| IAFF | 682 |
| Facilities and equipment[2] | |
| Battalions | 4 |
| Stations | 20 |
| Engines | 19 |
| Trucks | 6 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| Light and air | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
| IAFF website | |
The Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) provides fire protection to the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In all the department is responsible for an area of 133 square miles (340 km2).[2] The history of the WSFD dates back to 1913 when the cities of Winston and Salem merged to form the city of Winston-Salem and gave birth to the Winston-Salem Fire Department.[3]
The earliest precursor to the Winston-Salem Fire Department was the Salem Fire Department, created after the construction of the Salem Church. In 1782, the fire inspection service was created to ensure that chimneys were properly being swept.[4] If an infraction was found, the fire inspector could issue fines of up to $1 per day until the owner fixed the issue.[4]
In 1951, the Winston-Salem Fire Department became the first integrated department in North Carolina. Eight total firefighters were hired to integrate the department.[5] By 1967, the department was fully integrated.
