Public Safety
BURN BAN
Coinciding with Brunswick County’s recent burn ban, the Village of Bald Head Island is currently under a burn ban. All burning within 100 ft. of any structure is banned on BHI. The ban does not apply to charcoal or gas grills, provided fire safety precautions are taken. Grilling safety tips can be found HERE.
Location & Hours
273 Edward Teach Extension
Bald Head Island, NC 28461
Administrative Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.*
Monday through Friday
*These hours are temporary and will go back to normal (8-3) when fully staffed.
Dial 911 for emergencies and ALL calls for service
Be sure to tell the operator you are on BALD HEAD ISLAND
Phone: (910) 457-5252 (general inquiries)
Fax: (910) 304-6088
Documents
Permits/Registrations
- Beach Bonfire Permit Information
- Golf Cart/Electric Vehicle Registration
- ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Permit Information
Programs
Safety Tips
Reports
Monthly Reports
Other Resources
- Aging in Place & Community Resources
- Area Medical Services
- Beach Regulations
- Beach Wheelchair Information
- Call 911 Even if it is Not an Emergency
- Current Beach Forecast
- Emergency Preparedness
- Knox Box Guidance
- Pay a Citation
- Preventing Your Golf Cart from Disappearing
- Public Service Auxiliary
- Road Closures
- Village Code of Ordinances
Public Safety Department
Lead Staff
Paul Anderson, Emergency Services Director
panderson@villagebhi.org
910-457-5252 ext. 1019
Philip Horne, Deputy Chief/Command Staff (Police)
phorne@villagebhi.org
910-457-5252 ext. 1022
Buddy Brooks, Deputy Chief/Command Staff (Fire/EMS)
mbrooks@villagebhi.org
910-457-5252 ext. 1021
Administrative Assistant
psadmin@villagebhi.org
910-457-5252 ext. 1020
Department Info
The Department of Public Safety is charged with ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents, employees, and visitors to the island, as well as the security and safety of the properties on the island. All Public Safety Officers are required to become certified in law enforcement, firefighting, and as an EMT or paramedic. In addition, they must be trained in water rescue.
Staff: The Department is led by the Emergency Services Director, Paul Anderson, Command Staff, Deputy Chief, Police Philip Horne, and Deputy Chief, Fire/EMS, Buddy Brooks. There are four shifts that are led by a lieutenant, with three to six Public Safety Officers on duty 24 hours a day and seven days a week.
The Administrative Assistant to the Director handles ICE permits, assists with online golf cart registrations, and handles general office duties.
The department is supported by a volunteer staff who assist with medical emergencies, firefighting, and water rescue.
Equipment: The Department has three fully-equipped fire engines. The Department has two ambulances that are fully stocked for emergencies and a mini-ambulance that is available for use on narrow roads and on bridges.
Water rescue is facilitated by two jet skis, a 16-foot zodiac with a 60 HP engine, and a Jon boat for use in the marsh. An ATV and a UTV are available for use in beach rescue.
Public Safety Officers patrol in the two Quick Response Vehicles, which are equipped with a variety of supplies for first response to medical emergencies, fires, and water rescue, as well as for law enforcement.