While most folks were enjoying a day off in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr, Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue firefighters had their busiest shift of 2026 so far with a total of 10 calls. The third call of the shift was for a structure fire in our Harnett County district on NC 24-27 HWY just across the county line. Engine 221 arrived on scene just before 11 AM of a single-story home with fire showing. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Just after 4:00 a.m. on Friday morning Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue and the North Carolina Forest Service were initially dispatched to an outside fire on McIntosh Road between Vass and Carthage. As fire units were leaving the fire station the dispatch center advised that they were receiving multiple 911 calls on the same fire and they were upgrading it to a structure fire. The upgraded response added ... (Full Story & Photos)

Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire on Lizzie Jeter Lane in our Harnett County Fire District just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night.
Upon the arrival of fire units, they reported a heavily involved mobile home fire, crews were met in the front yard by the only occupant at home at the time of the fire.
Two attack lines were deployed with one line making an interior attack ... (Full Story & Photos)

Recently a vehicle left Main Street in Vass and went through a residential yard striking a parked vehicle, a fence and breaking a power pole resulting in a power outage in Vass for a short period of time. The wreck also damaged a Spectrum pole that also took out internet connection until it was repaired.
There were no injuries, and the occupant of the vehicle refused treatment or transport to the ... (Full Story & Photos)

Effective January 1, 2026, Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue will be promoting four members to leadership positions within the department.

As with any successful organization, we are continually seeking individuals who lead by example, demonstrate integrity, and uphold the values of service, commitment, and excellence. These promotions reflect our confidence in their abilities and their dedication to the ... (Full Story & Photos)