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POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS
by Biz Well
3620 Providence Road S P.O. Box 305 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-0353 Fax: 704-243-2144 Drug/Crime Tip Line: 704-843-7179 Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Chief of Police - Michael Eiss meiss@waxhaw.com
The Waxhaw Police Department, as part of and empowered by the community, is committed to a safe and peaceful environment, rendering aid to those in need, and protecting the lives, property, and rights of residents and visitors. The department has five divisions: Administrative, Community Police, Patrol, Detectives, and Animal Control. The officers of the Waxhaw Police Department are dedicated public servants who are passionate about their work and community. We as a department are constantly trying to improve as we participate in training around the state as well as within our own training program. Waxhaw police work closely with all other law enforcement agencies within Union County to combat problems that face all communities.
Waxhaw Police Explorers
The Waxhaw Police Explorer and Cadet Program, established in December 2004, is made up of young adults from 12 to 20 years of age. These young adults, who are interested in learning about enforcement and leadership, dedicate their time under the advisement of Lieutenant B. L. Zill and Officer Perez. After attending weekly meetings, that consist of patrol techniques, traffic control, and defensive tactics, the Explorers may ride along with with a Waxhaw police officer to observe the role of a law enforcement officer. During their training, the Waxhaw Police Explorers are able to assist in crowd control, traffic control and security at Waxhaw town special events or in other special cases. The Waxhaw Police Explorers meet every Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Waxhaw Police Department. For more information, contact Lieutenant B. L. Zill at 704-843-0353 ext. 265. Station 18
3500 Waxhaw Parkway Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-4001
2 Engine Companies 1 Tanker 1 Rescue 1 Brush Unit 1 Utility Car
Station 27
7703 JAARS Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Ph: 704-843-4001
1 Engine Company 1 Tanker
Chief of Department - Gregory Sharpe Fire Marshal - Kevin Starnes 704-843-4001 704-843-2195 ext. 298 chief@waxhawvfd.org kstarnes@waxhaw.com
The Waxhaw Community Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad is a combination department consisting of full-time career staff, part-time staff, and volunteer staff. This department has proudly served the community since 1954 and was one of the first volunteer departments in Union County. The organization functions because of the people who dedicate their time to provide fire protection and emergency medical first response. They strive to provide emergency response, prevention, and training that exceeds the expectations of the community.
Waxhaw’s Fire Marshal provides fire prevention inspections, fire permits, construction related fire inspections, fire plans review, and other fire code enforcement related activities to all public occupancies within Waxhaw town limits. The Fire Marshal utilizes the current edition of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and all other applicable codes and standards in conjunction with Waxhaw town ordinances.
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