Summerville Bunnlevel Fire and Rescue

06/11/2026

Today we Honor Assistant Chief Donny Suggs who was a very dedicated member to our department! Rest in peace Chief!

June 11, 2012 - LODD
Assistant Chief Donald L. Suggs, 55
Summerville Fire and Rescue Department, Lillington, NC
Sunday, June 10, 2012, at approximately 1100hrs, Assistant Chief Suggs had responded to an emergency call. After returning home, he collapsed at about 2100hrs that evening. He was taken to the hospital where he passed away on Monday, June 11, 2012, at approximately 0100hrs from an apparent heart attack.

06/10/2026

Listen, Did you know that the first “smoke detector”was patented in 1902 by a man named George Andrew Darby. Instead of measuring smoke, it measured heat. The device worked by using a block of butter. If the temperatures got hot enough it would melt the block of butter causing the plates it was on to touch togther allowing a circut to connect which would then sound an alarm! Well now you do!

If you have any questions about smoke detectors for your home, Please don’t hesitate to call our stations to speak with one of our fire fighters! We would love to help assist you in any way.

06/09/2026

Rest in Peace Assistant Chief Suggs

June Remembrances

05/29/2026

LILLINGTON — In a blazing building, any delay can be deadly.

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

Wednesday night we had the privilege of honoring Chief Melvin Yow. Melvin is a charter member of Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue and has dedicated over 60 years of service to our department and community. Serving as Chief for 37 years, he has mentored, guided, and helped shape our department into what it is today.

Last night, he was presented with the Service Excellence Award from the North Carolina State Fire Marshal’s Office, an honor that is truly well deserved. Over the past 60+ years, Melvin has given countless hours of selfless service to helping others.

Because of Melvin, and so many others like him, we have the opportunity to continue serving our community today. For that, we are forever grateful.

📷: Connor Stewart

05/15/2026

05/03/2026

View Leo Franklin McDonald's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 1 tribute posts from the community.

05/02/2026

The burn ban has been lifted for Harnett County. Remember to be smart when burning and request a burn permit.

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).

05/02/2026

ANNUAL MEETING POSTPONED. The Summerville Bunnlevel Fire & Rescue Annual meeting scheduled for Monday May 4 is postponed to honor and remember longtime Board Member Leo McDonald. A rescheduled time will be announced when set.