A look at Lake Waccamaw Fire‑Rescue’s impact, dedication, and 2025 service record
Lake Waccamaw’s firefighters and rescue personnel show up for this community every single day — often in its most vulnerable moments. Their work protects lives, homes, and neighborhoods, and their readiness is constant. Supporting them through donations, volunteering, and community involvement directly strengthens the safety net we all rely on.
A Year of Service: Lake Waccamaw Fire‑Rescue’s 2025 in Review
The department’s 2025 numbers reflect both the volume and the intensity of the calls they answer:
– EMS Responses: 1,124
– Fire Responses: 303
– Total Calls: 1,427
– Average Dispatch‑to‑En‑Route Time: 1 minute, 59 seconds
– Average Response Time: 5 minutes, 57 seconds
– Cardiac Saves: 2
– Motor Vehicle Accidents: 29 (including 3 entrapments)
– Fire Alarms: 42
– Fires: 30
– Service Calls: 84
– Rescues: 4
– Maintained Class 4 Fire Rating (In‑Town)
Source: Lake Waccamaw Fire‑Rescue, 2025 annual statistics shared via the department’s official Facebook page.
These numbers represent more than statistics — they reflect neighbors helping neighbors, often under pressure, always with professionalism.
In Lake Waccamaw, Fire Chief Douglas B. Sasser Jr. also serves as EMS Chief, reflecting the level of dedication and cross‑trained leadership that keeps the community protected around the clock.
Community Gratitude
Residents see the impact firsthand. Early this January, the department assisted on a local call that left a lasting impression.
“They were here quickly and were so professional. Our fire department, police department, and EMS personnel are always amazing and have saved lives and property here many times. Their hard work and good ratings have also kept our insurance rates low. We owe a lot of gratitude to them for keeping us safe.”
— Mazie Smith
(Quote originally shared by Lake Waccamaw Fire‑Rescue on the department’s official Facebook page.)
Her words echo what many in Lake Waccamaw already know: these teams are dependable, skilled, and deeply committed to the people they serve.
Standing Behind Those Who Stand Ready
Local fire and rescue organizations rely on community support to maintain equipment, training, and staffing. Every donation, volunteer hour, and show of involvement helps ensure they can continue responding with the speed and expertise that save lives.
Lake Waccamaw Fire‑Rescue lives by a simple promise — one they’ve proven time and again:
“We Stay Ready 24/7/365.”
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Contact & Services
Police Services
Lake Waccamaw Police Department
Chief of Police: Scott Hyatt
205 Fleming Drive
PO Box 145
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646‑3558
Fire Services
Lake Waccamaw Fire Department Rescue Squad
Fire Chief: Douglas B. Sasser Jr.
203 Fleming Drive
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646‑4441
Emergency Medical Services
Lake Waccamaw Fire Department Rescue Squad
EMS Chief: Douglas B. Sasser Jr.
203 Fleming Drive
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646‑4441
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