Recently, Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue was dispatched to assist Carthage Fire/Rescue with an over turned tractor and trailer and the possibility of a pin-in or an entrapment on Union Church Road.
Heavy Rescue 219 and Rescue 229 both responded, when Carthage Fire/Rescue arrived they reported an overturned log truck with no one pinned or entrapped but with downed power lines and a broken power pole. ... (Full Story & Photos)

It is with heavy hearts that we report the passing of Carthage Fire Department Captain James Landis "Lanny" Whitaker, II.
Lanny was a long time firefighter and officer for the Carthage Fire Department. He served both as a volunteer and paid firefighter and was loved and respected by everyone that he came in contact with. Lanny joined the Cameron Fire Department at the age of 16 and became passionate ... (Full Story & Photos)

The fire department never knows what the next call will bring. Sometimes you are dispatched to a heavy equipment fire and you arrive to find a lawn mower on fire.
Just a typical day.......... (Full Story & Photos)

Many people don't realize that the Leading Cause of Home Fires is Unattended Cooking.
In an effort to bring attention to the dangers of Home Cooking Fires, Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue has started an initiative to educate our residents on safety in the kitchen by partnering with several local restaurants.
Our efforts have started by partnering with a community favorite, Bob's Pizza.
Firefighters ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Tuesday night Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue was dispatched to a tractor and trailer fire in the 5000 block of U.S. 1 near Dunrovin Country Store.
Due to the heavy fire involvement of the truck and the wind blowing embers toward several buildings along U.S. 1 Southern Pines Fire/Rescue was requested to respond with an engine. Cypress Pointe responded with 2 engines, 2 tankers, a Heavy Rescue and ... (Full Story & Photos)