Proposed Fire Protection Service District (FPSD)
Johnston County, North Carolina
Proposed Fire Protection Service District (FPSD)
Johnston County, North Carolina
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Johnston County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the County Commissioners' Meeting Room, located in the Johnston County Courthouse, 207 East Johnston Street, Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Johnston County Government YouTube Channel.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear the views of the residents of Johnston County on the proposal to abolish existing fire protection service districts and to establish a new, single, countywide fire protection service district.
A report containing information relating to the proposal is linked below. This report may also be viewed at the Office of the Clerk to the Board, 207 E. Johnston Street, Smithfield, North Carolina during regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Following the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will consider a Resolution to abolish the existing fire protection service districts and to establish a new fire protection service district.
| Banner and Benson Fire Service District | Nahunta Fire Service District |
| Bentonville Fire Service District | Newton Grove Fire Service District |
| Beulah and Kenly Fire Service District | North Side Fire Service District |
| Blackman’s Crossroads Fire Service District | O’Neal Fire Service District |
| Boon Hill and Princeton Fire Service District | Oakland Fire Service District |
| Brogden Fire Service District | Pi-Le and Pine Level Fire Service District |
| Claytex and Clayton Fire Service District | Selma and Selma Rural Fire Service District |
| Corinth-Holder Fire Service District | Shoe Heel Fire Service District |
| Elevation Fire Service District | Smithfield and Smithfield Rural Fire Service District |
| 50-210 Fire Service District | Strickland Crossroad’s Fire Service District |
| McLemore Fire Service District | West Johnston Fire Service District |
| Meadow Fire Service District | Wilson’s Mills Fire Service District |
| Micro Fire Service District | Wynn and Four Oaks Fire Service District |
The fire protection service district proposed to be established is the Johnston County Fire Protection Service District.
R. S. “Butch” Lawter, Jr.
Chairman, Johnston County Board of Commissioners
Learn the details of the new proposed Johnston County Fire Protection Service District in the videos below. Learn about the collaborative efforts between county staff and fire service leaders to ensure fair and equitable fire protection for every citizen. Gain insight into the different types of districts and understand how the new plan will replace individual service districts that receive equal funding while maintaining existing insurance districts and contracts.
Mark your calendars for the April 1st public hearing at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston County Courthouse, where community input will shape the future of our fire service. Let's work together to make our community safer.
The new fire district will encompass the Town of Wilson’s Mills, and the entire county area outside of the municipalities.
View the interactive map below.
The report regarding the Proposal to establish a new Fire Protection Service district was prepared by Fire Marshal Ryan Parker, and was issued on February 26, 2024. You can read the report below and view the report in PDF format.
The report regarding the Proposal to establish a new Fire Protection Service district was prepared by Fire Marshal Ryan Parker, and was issued on February 26, 2024. View and/or save the report as a PDF.
Thank you for your interest in the Johnston County Fire Service District. We encourage you to attend the public meeting on April 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston County Courthouse. Feel free to email firemarshalemail@jocoes.com for more information.
Page last updated: March 5, 2024