Vann Crossroads Fire Department

09/14/2026

Thank you South River EMC for helping us acquire the equipment we need to better serve our community.

Improved Communication. Vann Crossroads Fire Department is purchasing new portable 800 MHz radios to enhance interdepartmental communication with the assistance of a grant through Operation Round Up. Pictured: Chief Anthony Thornton

08/23/2026

We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Vann Crossroads Fire Dept & Newton Grove Rescue member Bob Griffith. Bob was a member of our fire department for several years during which he served as Secretary and was a charter member of our Fire Medic unit.

Celebrate the life of Robert Griffith II, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Peacock, Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.

08/07/2026

Thank you to all our neighboring departments that came out and assisted with this afternoon's structure fire. We will be there when you need us to return the favor. Newton Grove Fire and Rescue Herring Volunteer Fire / Rescue Department Spivey's Corner Volunteer Fire and Rescue Meadow Fire Department Piney Grove Vol. Fire Dept. of Sampson County NC Halls Fire and Rescue Bentonville Volunteer Fire Department Plain View Fire - Rescue Clement Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

07/23/2026

We are excited to share the news that we have improved our ISO rating to a Class 4 as a result of our recent inspection by NCOSFM. Our department had previously held a 5/9S rating. This new rating will be effective 11/1/26.

Thank you to all of our members for the training and effort that they have put in to achieve this result. We are also especially thankful for the support of our Board of Directors and community.

07/05/2026

We would like to thank all our mutual aid partners that came out to help us this morning. The volunteer fire service is all about neighbors helping neighbors. Newton Grove Fire and Rescue Spivey's Corner Volunteer Fire and Rescue Herring Volunteer Fire / Rescue Department Halls Fire and Rescue Piney Grove Vol. Fire Dept. of Sampson County NC Meadow Fire Department

07/04/2026

Don’t forget the Stevens for your 4th of July celebrations‼️🇺🇸😎🎆💨🌭

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Vann Crossroads FD. Please celebrate responsibly today and stay safe (and cool)!

06/30/2026

Thank you to the officers that came out this evening to test and pack hose on 631. The remainder of our annual hose testing has been postponed until cooler weather. 🥵🌡

06/23/2026