Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Our Mission

The Mission of the Colington Volunteer Fire Department is to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to the Colington community through the efficient delivery of fire protection, basic medical and life safety services.

CVFD Receives FEMA Grant for Radios

 October 7, 2022

The Colington Volunteer Fire Department was recently awarded a $242,700 grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program.  The grant allows the department to modernize their mobile and portable radios to be compatible with … [Read more...]

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40th Anniversary and Open House

 October 7, 2022

The Colington VFD is celebrating our 40th anniversary of service to the community by holding an open house on Saturday, October 8th from Noon until 4 p.m.  Everyone is invited to come visit with your local firefighters, tour our equipment, explore interactive fire and life safety … [Read more...]

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Annual Fundraiser Kicks Off Soon

 June 1, 2022

Our annual mail-out fundraiser will be hitting mail boxes in the near future.  This fundraiser has become a vital source for our department to upgrade and add equipment, uniforms, furniture and lots of things we can't buy in our normal operating budget.  Every dollar helps as we … [Read more...]

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Bingo Resumes May 4th

 April 7, 2022

We're back baby!  Weekly Bingo resumes Wednesday, May 4.  Doors open at 5:30 and play begins at 6:30.  Masks are encouraged, but not required.  The CVFD looks forward to hosting the games for you!   … [Read more...]

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2021 Ends With Second Highest Call Volume Ever

 January 4, 2022

2021 was the second busiest year for our department.  Firefighters responded to 192 fire calls, and 571 medical calls for a total of 763 runs.  Medical calls are generally handled by our on-duty staff, but all of the fire calls require a response from our volunteers.  If you'd … [Read more...]

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Volunteer Firefighters Needed

 July 4, 2021

The CVFD has immediate openings for Volunteer Firefighters.  Experience is a plus, but we can train folks that have the ability and willingness to become a firefighter.  Our department has a small number of career staff, but the majority are volunteer, and the trucks don't roll … [Read more...]

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Want To Help With BINGO?

 June 1, 2021

CVFD is looking for folks to help with our weekly BINGO games.  We are planning to resume BINGO as soon as we can properly staff games.  The pandemic posed unprecedented challenges for the department, and BINGO was certainly affected.  But we can't resume without folks willing to … [Read more...]

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CVFD Receives Federal Grant To Enhance Safety

 August 27, 2020

The CVFD is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a grant from FEMA through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program that will enable the department to purchase new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  The department's current SCBA do not meet any federal … [Read more...]

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CVFD Ready To Serve During Pandemic

 April 28, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has changed much in everyone’s lives.  To continue serving our community during this unprecedented time, we are making changes to operations and the way we interact with the community to ensure the safety of our members and the community … [Read more...]

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CVFD Replaces Aging Apparatus

 March 5, 2020

For some time, the members of the CVFD have been working hard to replace an aging fire engine that was the first custom fire truck purchased by the department. The 1994 HME / 4 Guys pumper served the community well and was the main workhorse of the department’s fleet for many … [Read more...]

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Your Fire Department Needs You

 September 28, 2019

The Colington Volunteer Fire Department has a great need for firefighters as well as folks to help out in non-emergency roles.  Did you know that your fire department relies on volunteers?  Even though we now have a small force of career firefighters on duty, we are always … [Read more...]

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The Mission of the Colington Volunteer Fire Department is to improve the quality of life for residen

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Sending a very Happy Birthday to our very own authentic Irishman, firefighter Brian Kerlin! Word on the street is that this is number 50. But we won't tell. Have a great day! ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Birthday to Brian

Happy birthday Brian!! Welcome to the half century club!! 🎂🍻✌😎

Happy birthday Brian

Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎊

Happy Birthday BK hope you have a great day

Happy Birthday Brian!

🎈Happy Birthday 🎈

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday

Happy Birthday 🎂

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2 weeks ago
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Today, we have a two-fer for you. Happy Happy Birthday to two of our awesome members, Steve Kovacs and Kris Bush. (one is a LOT older than the other 😆)

Hope you both have a great day!
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Happy Birthday to you both

Happy birthday boys

Happy Birthday to both of you

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 brothers

Happy Birthday!! 🎈

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🥳

Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🎉

Happy Birthday 🎁🎊🎂

Happy Birthday Guys! 🎉🎂🎈

Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎊Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🎉

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2 weeks ago
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Smoke alarms are "sound" advice!CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS, CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES!
This weekend, when you change your clocks forward, don't forget to also replace the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms. It only takes a few seconds but could save your life! For more #firesafety info, visit: www.ncosfm.gov/.../fire-prevention.../smoke-alarms
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Smoke alarms are sound advice!
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2023 Monthly Calls

2023EMSFire
Jan374
Feb223
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total

2022 Monthly Calls

MonthEMSFire
Jan4515
Feb3810
Mar3517
Apr4014
May5519
Jun4411
Jul4520
Aug3817
Sep3318
Oct4311
Nov355
Dec4217
Total493174

Contact Information

Colington Volunteer Fire Department
108 Schoolhouse Rd
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

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Emergency: 911
Phone: 252.441.6234

Weather Forecast

Kill Devil Hills, NC
54°
showers
97% humidity
wind: 5mph SE
H 61 • L 54
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Wed
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Thu
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