Fire department makes big changes to improve coverage across Durham

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Durham Fire Department (DFD) is making changes to its workflow starting on Friday, Jan. 2.

The changes will be announced Monday morning at a news conference.

According to DFD, the moves will provide better coverage, equalize workloads and help adjust to the Bull City's changing landscape.

Some of the changes include moving a number of ladder and other trucks to new locations and introduce a new engine company.

Breakdown of the changes

• The introduction of a new company.

For the fire time since 2019, the DFD will be introducing a new company: Engine Company 7.

That district is currently covered by a "Quint." A Quint is a unit which is half fire engine and half ladder truck. The Quint will be redesignated as full-time ladder truck and be known as Ladder Company 7.

• Engine Company 7 will be commissioned and placed at Fire Station 7

• Ladder 6 will move to Station 18 and become Ladder 18

• Ladder 12 will move to Station 4 and become Ladder 4

• Ladder 17 will move to Station 13 and become Ladder 13

• Squad 4 will move to Station 12 and remain Squad 4

• Quint 19 will move to Fire Station 8 and become Quint 8

• Engine 8 will move to Fire Station 19 and become Engine 19

• Haz-Mat 13 will move to Fire Station 17 and remain Haz-Mat 13