Crains Creek Fire Department

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Scattered thunderstorms with strong to locally damaging wind gusts may cluster and move southeastward across central NC this afternoon and evening. It will otherwise be hot and humid before and between storms and localized rain-cooled air.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

We are now hiring. Email us at [email protected] or stop by for an application. Position is open till filled.

09/01/2026

Starting September 1, 2026, applicants will have the option to schedule their NC Code Officials Qualification Board (COQB) exam through QUEST, the new remote online live-proctored testing option.
Here’s what you need to know:
*You must first receive authorization from the NC Code Officials Qualification Board to take the exam.
*Testing Options

Remote online live-proctored testing through QUEST
In-person testing at a PSI testing location

Through April 30, 2027: You may choose either remote or in-person testing.

Beginning July 1, 2027: All COQB exams will be administered remotely through online proctoring.

Important: You will select your testing method as part of the application process. Once your application is completed, you cannot change your exam method.

Questions about eligibility or authorization?

📞 Terri Tart, Certification Administrator: 919-647-0031
📧 [email protected]

📞 Renita Denton, Certification Assistant: 919-647-0005
📧 [email protected]

Please share this update with anyone preparing to take a COQB exam!

08/31/2026

08/31/2026

There was a mistake on the Sandhills community college coned schedule. The Crains Creek FD coned will be Tues Sept 1st at 7pm.

08/30/2026

Today at 5:19pm units were dispatched to the intersection of Hilmongrove and Cypress Church Rd for a vehicle accident, car versus dirt bike. Upon arrival of rescue 239 the driver of the dirt bike was alert and talking. The occupants of the car were up walking around with no injuries. The motorcyclist was transported to the closest trauma center with what appeared to be non life threatening injuries.
Responding units were E232, Rescue 239, Squad 23, Benhaven Emergency Services ambulance, and NCSHP

08/28/2026

Mark your calendars for this eventful day. Car show 11-3 , bbq plate sales 1130-6, trunk or treat 7-9. Please contact us if you would like to enter your car for the trunk or treat. We will open up 10 for the car show to set up. If you want to enter your car for the trunk or treat please be here around 530/6 pm to set up. We are looking for sponsors also for the events. Thanks and we can’t wait to see you here.

08/28/2026

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
520 AM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

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520 AM EDT Fri Aug 28 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

There is a Slight risk (level 2 of 4) of excessive rainfall today
into tonight, especially areas south and east of the Triad. Slow
moving storm clusters may produce locally heavy rainfall and areas of
flooding.

In addition, there is a Marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of isolated
strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening, with damaging
winds as the primary threat.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Isolated pockets of excessive rainfall are possible Saturday,
primarily over the Sandhills and Coastal Plain. Otherwise, there is
a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.