Welcome to the Fire Department
This truck is a 1928 American LaFrance 500g.p.m pumper. Lillington’s Fire Department still owns this vehicle, and had it restored a decade ago. Our response apparatus also includes 5 engine/tankers, one heavy rescue, one brush truck, 2 boats, and parade engines from 1961 and 1965.
Become a Volunteer!
The Fire Department is looking for additional volunteers who want to help protect and serve their community. Pick up an application from the fire station per the Town of Lillington policy. You must undergo a criminal background check and drug test, both performed at no cost to the applicant. Training will be provided or scheduled by the department. We accept applicants who do not live in the Lillington area but are willing to pull 48 hours a month on shift at the station.
History of the Fire Department
The Lillington Fire Department has a history of service dating back more than a century. Click the link below to find out more about the department- from its founding all the way through present day.
Department Overview
The Lillington Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1917, replacing the “bucket brigade” of the early 1900s. Since its inception, the department has grown to a combination department consisting of 24-hour paid staff, daytime part-timers, and 10 volunteers. We currently operate out of 2 stations protecting the Flatwoods Fire District and the Town of Lillington. Our insurance rating is a 3 and we respond to a variety of fire, rescue, water, and medical emergencies. The department currently runs 850 calls for service per year.
Response Apparatus
5 engine/tankers, one heavy rescue, one brush truck, 2 boats, 1961 and 1965 parade engines, and the pride of the department: a 1928 American LaFrance Pumper, purchased new and restored 10 years ago.
Contact
- If you have an emergency, please call 911 immediately
- Fire Department Contact: 910-893-9342
- On-Call Supervisor Contact: 910-514-4734
- Fire Chief John Bethune – jbethune@lillingtonnc.org
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FAQs
View allPick up an application from the fire station per the Town of Lillington policy. You must undergo a criminal background check and drug test, both performed at no cost to the applicant. Training will be provided or scheduled by the department. We accept applicants who do not live in the Lillington area but are willing to pull 48 hours a month on shift at the station.
Paid positions will be advertised on the town website and our Facebook page. We are currently accepting volunteers (See: ‘How to become a volunteer’).
Burning is only permitted for recreation or cooking in the city limits. You cannot burn yard debris or leaves in the city limits. Permits are issued by the Fire Department for land clearing for construction only. Permits can only be obtained at the Fire Department. Town guidelines and North Carolina State Air Quality guidelines must be followed.
We do keep a limited supply for residents of the Town of Lillington or Flatwoods Fire District. We will install it if need be.
We schedule both depending on availability. Please contact us at 910-893-9342 or email John Bethune at jbethune@lillingtonnc.org to talk further.
CPR training is offered by Harnett County EMS. Please contact them at 910-893-7563
Fire reports can be picked up at the Fire Station or emailed. Contact John Bethune at jbethune@lillingtonnc.org.