Onslow County Emergency Services and Homeland Security Department were created to enhance emergency response to, planning for and recovery from major emergencies that may occur in Onslow County. Consolidated into one department office along Commons Drive is the Emergency 911 communications center, emergency management office, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, fire marshal's office, safety and security. The Emergency Service Department coordinates with numerous volunteer rescue squads and more than 20 volunteer fire departments. These agencies work together to provide the citizens of Onslow County with unified emergency service during a major incident, weather emergency or other unforeseen threat to life and property.