Santa came to St James and delivered presents to the good boys and girls! Santa's helpers included Sparky the dog, three reindeer, an elf and many others!
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Chief Boyer Retirement Celebration
On Sunday, February 15, a retirement celebration was held at the St. James Reserve Club to honor outgoing Chief Boyer. More than 100 guests attended the event, including Mayor Toner and POA President Bill Lendh. Chief Boyer was recognized for his dedicated service with two special gifts—a life-sized bugle and a black fire helmet. Click here to see pictures.
Board Member Joe Castagnola Passes
It is with deepest regret that the SJFD Board of Directors announces the passing of Joe Castagnola, Board Member and Grant Writer for the Department, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Joe served the Department for several years and also worked with the SOICF Food Pantry, the St. James Service Club and others. “Joe was a great friend, a gentle and thoughtful counsellor to me and the Board, and a generous and dedicated supporter of the Department for many years. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and worked with him”, said Board President Jim Crum. We in the Department extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Jean, and all of his family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Fire Department or the St. James Service Club in his honor. Click here for details.
New Chief Elected
The St. James Fire Department’s Board of Directors elected Kevin T. Murphy of St. James as its successor to retiring Chief Scott Boyer. Kevin is a U. S. Army veteran and a 40-year firefighter veteran currently serving both the St. James and Stoney Point, NC Fire Departments in leadership and training capacities. “Kevin brings a wealth of firefighting knowledge, skills, teaching abilities and strong communication abilities. He is also an NC Certified Paramedic. We are truly fortunate to have a Chief of his caliber to continue to lead our department into the future.”, said SJFD President Jim Crum. Kevin will assume his new duties April 1, 2026, and work with Chief Boyer as Deputy Chief during the transition period.
YTD Emergency Calls by Division as of 12.31.25
Fire: 315 EMS: 1023 EMS Transports: 168 Fire Police: 1047
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Fire Department – Protecting Lives & Property
New recruits complete three months of hands-on training, followed by twice-weekly drills to maintain peak readiness. Our highly trained team responds to all fire emergencies, safeguarding lives and property with skill, dedication, and teamwork.
Fire Police – Ensuring Safety & Support
Fire Police members complete two days of essential training, followed by ongoing specialized instruction through monthly meetings, drills and incident scenario exercises. They play a vital role in emergency response, assisting at fire and medical incidents while also providing traffic and scene safety at special events.
EMS – Providing Lifesaving Care
The St. James Fire Department operates at the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) level, delivering critical care when seconds matter. Our EMS team undergoes extensive, hands-on training and must demonstrate proficiency in life-saving techniques to ensure the highest level of emergency response for our community.
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Santa is Coming!
SJFD Holiday Gift Distribution Event, December 23, 2025 On December 23, the St. James Fire Department holiday celebration will again be a gift distribution by Santa Claus using the big red fire truck. This enables him to reach all the good boys and girls in St. James...
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New Chief Elected
The St. James Fire Department’s Board of Directors elected Kevin T. Murphy of St. James as its successor to retiring Chief Scott Boyer. Kevin is a U. S. Army veteran and a 40-year firefighter veteran currently serving both the St. James and Stoney Point, NC Fire...
Bob Jensen Recognized
Bob Jensen was recognized for his contributions and dedication as Captain, EMS for the St James Fire Department. Bob, you will be missed!
Chief Boyer Honored
The St. James Quilters honored Chief Scott Boyer with a Military Service Quilt, handcrafted by club members. Chief Boyer was recognized for his two tours of service in Vietnam as well as his nearly 10 years with the St. James Fire Department. The Chief also received...
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