Spout Springs Emergency Services

05/03/2026

BURN BAN LIFTED FOR HARNETT COUNTY

The Harnett County Fire Marshal and the N.C. Forest Service have lifted the ban on all open burning for Harnett County effective 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 3.

This applies to fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling (under jurisdiction of fire marshal) and those beyond 100 feet (under jurisdiction of NC Forest Service).

05/01/2026

04/30/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/18/2026

A huge thank you to the Saleeby Family YMCA in Cameron for hosting Kids Safety Day today and inviting us. Also, shout out and a thank you to all the firefighters who helped make this possible today and for the volunteers (and spouse) who took time out of there day to help. We were able to teach the kids how to use an extinguisher, how to find two-ways out of the house in the case of a fire with our inflatable house, showed the equipment on the trucks, and gave information on car seat inspections! Spout Springs Emergency Services is a permanent check station so you can call the station to schedule an appointment to get those car seats double checked.

03/28/2026

Statewide burn ban begins today at 6pm!

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/27/2026

Remember today is the last day to apply! Apply online at our website or by using the QR code or stop by station 1.

Spout Springs Emergency Services is hiring! Applications are being accepted March 13, 2026- March 27, 2026 EOB. You can apply in person at Station 1, online at www.spoutspringses.com or by scanning the QR code below.

We operate on a 24/48 Kelly day schedule with a 4 day (Friday-Monday) every 3 weeks. Great benefits and competitive pay! If you have any further questions please call us at 919-499-9786.

03/19/2026

Registration is now open!! Camp Ignite is a free, week-long camp, designed for rising 9th through 12th grade girls who are interested in learning more about the fire service. This unique and empowering experience provides hands-on opportunities to explore what it’s like to pursue a career as a firefighter.

All who are interested must apply, as we have limited spots available.

Camp Details:
Dates: July 27 –31, 2026
Times: 8am to 4pm
Location: Camps will be held at different locations in Cary, Apex, & Morrisville.
Applications Close: May 8th, 2026

Throughout the week, campers will:

🚒 Train alongside firefighters
🧯 Learn essential firefighting and EMS Skills
💪 Build confidence and teamwork
🔥 Discover what a career in the fire service is all about

03/13/2026

Spout Springs Emergency Services is hiring! Applications are being accepted March 13, 2026- March 27, 2026 EOB. You can apply in person at Station 1, online at www.spoutspringses.com or by scanning the QR code below.

We operate on a 24/48 Kelly day schedule with a 4 day (Friday-Monday) every 3 weeks. Great benefits and competitive pay! If you have any further questions please call us at 919-499-9786.

02/14/2026

Spout Springs Emergency Services is conducting an Emergency Vehicle Driving program with their employees at Highland Schools. There is no emergency here, just firefighters sharpening their driving skills.

02/01/2026

Let's hear for our February Birthdays!!

Anthony Romano