Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

Angier & Black River Fire Department, Inc. operates the website located at https://angierfire.org/ to provide information about fire protection, emergency services, community programs, and volunteer opportunities. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors who use this site. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you interact with our online services. By using this website, you agree to the terms described here.

Messages submitted through this website are not monitored in real time and should not be used to report emergencies. For emergencies, call 911.

We collect information in two ways: information you choose to provide and information automatically gathered through standard web technologies. When you submit a contact form, request information, apply for volunteer or junior firefighter opportunities, or communicate with us by email, you may provide your name, contact details, age range, or other information necessary to respond to your request. We do not request Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other sensitive identifiers through the website. Any information you voluntarily submit becomes part of the Department’s records and may be retained as required by law.

When you visit the site, certain technical information is automatically collected. This may include your IP address, browser type, device characteristics, operating system, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you to us. This information is used to maintain website security, improve performance, and understand how the public uses our services. The site may use cookies, analytics tools, and server logs to support these functions. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though doing so may affect how some features operate.

Information collected through the website is used to respond to inquiries, process volunteer or junior firefighter interest, provide updates or community information, improve website functionality, and support departmental operations. We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information with service providers who support website hosting, email delivery, analytics, or form processing, but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their work. These providers are required to protect the information they access. We may also disclose information if required by law, including compliance with North Carolina public records requirements, court orders, or law enforcement requests, or when necessary to protect life, safety, or property.

As a North Carolina nonprofit fire department providing public safety services, some information submitted through this website may be considered a public record under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132. While personal contact information submitted for volunteer interest, junior firefighter applications, or general inquiries is typically not published, it may be subject to disclosure if required by law. We evaluate each request in accordance with applicable statutes.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. The Department’s junior firefighter program serves individuals ages 14 through 18, and any information collected for that program is used solely for eligibility, communication, and safety purposes. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information through the website, please contact us at info@angierfire.org so we can remove it.

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, including secure hosting, access controls, and monitoring for unauthorized activity. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of information submitted online. Visitors should use discretion when sharing personal information through any website.

Our website may contain links to external sites operated by other organizations, municipalities, or service providers. These sites have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for the content or policies of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy statements of any site they access through our links.

We are committed to providing accessible digital content. If you encounter accessibility barriers on this website, please contact us at info@angierfire.org. 

You may contact us at any time to request correction or deletion of information you have provided, or to ask questions about how your information is used. Requests may be sent to info@angierfire.org. We will make reasonable efforts to address your concerns in accordance with applicable law and departmental procedures.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or departmental practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of information collected through this website, please contact Angier & Black River Fire Department, Inc. at info@angierfire.org.