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Emergency: 911Station, non-emergency: 910-245-43314525 Lobelia Rd, Vass, NC 28394
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Join the department

You don't have to be a hero. You have to show up.

Crains Creek runs on volunteers alongside paid shift members. Volunteer firefighters take their certification classes free, and the department is hiring a full-time Firefighter/Engineer.

Start hereCall the station
A firefighter, back to the camera, at the pump panel of the Crains Creek 23 tanker.
At the pump panel of the tanker. Photo posted by Crains Creek Fire-Rescue.

Plain terms

What it takes

Live or work close

Volunteers respond from home and work, so living or working close to Station 23 matters. Ask if you're not sure.

Your classes are free

Volunteer firefighters take their certification classes free. Come talk to us about it.

Train with the crew

Members train together on Tuesday nights and with other Moore County departments at the Sandhills Community College training center.

The road in

From first call to first call

  1. Call or email.

    Call 910-245-4331 or email crainscreekvfd@pinehurst.net.

  2. Come by the station.

    Station 23 is at 4525 Lobelia Road. Meet the crew and ask about the next Tuesday night training.

  3. Start training.

    Certification classes are free for volunteers.

The National Volunteer Fire Council's Make Me A Firefighter site answers the general questions, and lists departments near you.

Career position

Now hiring: full-time Firefighter/Engineer

Crains Creek Fire Rescue is hiring a full-time Firefighter/Engineer on a 48/96 schedule: 48 hours on duty at the station, then 96 off. Email crainscreekvfd@pinehurst.net or stop by the station for an application.

Email for an application

Apply

Tell us who you are

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