06/01/2026
Multiple fire and emergency service agencies from across Harnett County came together this past Saturday at Buies Creek Fire & Rescue for a countywide mutual aid training exercise focused on technical rescue operations.
The training provided responders with hands-on experience in rope rescue systems, knot tying, firefighter rescue techniques, equipment rigging, patient packaging, and other specialized skills utilized by the Harnett County Technical Rescue Team. Exercises emphasized teamwork, interoperability, and the ability to safely and effectively respond to complex rescue incidents anywhere in Harnett County.
Training together strengthens relationships between agencies and ensures personnel can seamlessly operate as a unified team when called upon during emergencies.
Participating agencies included:
* Angier Fire Department
* Benhaven Emergency Services
* Buies Creek Fire & Rescue
* Coats Fire & Rescue
* Dunn Emergency Services
* Flat Branch Fire Department
* Harnett County Emergency Management
* Lillington Fire Department
* Northwest Harnett Fire Department
* Spout Springs Emergency Services
* Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Department
* Westarea Fire Department
We appreciate the commitment of all participating personnel who dedicated their weekend to improving their skills and enhancing the county’s technical rescue capabilities. Their continued training helps ensure the highest level of service and safety for the citizens and visitors of Harnett County.
