Public Safety

Protecting and serving Macon County 24/7

Emergency Services

Macon County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Robert Holland

The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, operates the county jail, and serves civil process throughout Macon County.

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: (828) 349-2100

Address: 1852 Lakeside Drive, Franklin, NC 28734

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Provides advanced life support ambulance services and emergency medical care throughout Macon County.

Emergency: 911

Administration: (828) 349-2444

Email: ems@maconnc.org

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911 Communications

The 911 Center dispatches emergency services and provides 24/7 emergency call handling for Macon County.

Emergency: 911

Administrative: (828) 349-2112

Email: e911@maconnc.org

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Emergency Management

Coordinates disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for natural and man-made emergencies.

Phone: (828) 349-2104

Email: emergency@maconnc.org

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Animal Control

Enforces animal control ordinances, investigates animal bites, and operates the county animal shelter.

Phone: (828) 349-2490

Email: animalcontrol@maconnc.org

Fire Marshal

Conducts fire inspections, investigates fire causes, and provides fire safety education programs.

Phone: (828) 349-2105

Email: firemarshal@maconnc.org