Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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A Little History

Originally, Colington was a fire district of the Kitty Hawk Volunteer Fire Department, which responded to fires in the villages of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Colington. This was quite a broad geographical area to cover, so in 1971, a sub station was built to meet the needs of the growing number of residents in Colington. In 1981, due to tremendous growth in the community, the Colington Volunteer Fire Department was formed and a state charter was granted in 1982. Since that time, what was once a small, dedicated group of individuals with minimal equipment is now a combination fire rescue agency employing 9 full time staff and over 25 volunteers with modern apparatus and equipment. A Board of Directors protects the financial interests of the department, in cooperation with Dare County.

The CVFD is quite busy. Our base is made up of a strong group of volunteer and career personnel protecting the most populated unincorporated area in the county. As of the last census, Colington had a population of 4,179 residents.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The fire department’s goal is to serve our community and enhance public safety. We do so by providing:

  • Fire suppression
  • Emergency medical care in coordination with Dare County EMS
  • Vehicle extrication
  • Limited water rescue
  • Severe weather emergency response
  • Public education
  • Fire prevention inspections
  • Child safety seat installation and inspection
  • Various community projects

The CVFD holds an insurance rating of Class 3.

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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.

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3 days ago
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This Saturday folks! Our pitmasters are gearing up for another super-duper, mouth watering BBQ To Go! Enjoy delicious Eastern Carolina style pork BBQ, baked beans and slaw, and grab some goodies from the bake sale too.

Serving from 4 till 7 (or sooner if we sell out)
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This Saturday folks! Our pitmasters are gearing up for another super-duper, mouth watering BBQ To Go! Enjoy delicious Eastern Carolina style pork BBQ, baked beans and slaw, and grab some goodies from the bake sale too.
Serving from 4 till 7 (or sooner if we sell out)
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Mark your calendar! Our super-awesome, almost famous BBQ To Go will be May 17th, starting at 4 p.m. And of course, Ms. Nora's yummy bake sale too! ... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendar!  Our super-awesome, almost famous BBQ To Go will be May 17th, starting at 4 p.m.  And of course, Ms. Noras yummy bake sale too!
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Are you willing to help us help the community? Several opportunities for volunteers, from firefighting to fundraising. Click the link to see the article on our webpage.
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https://www.colingtonfd.com/will-you-help-us/
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Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to our friends at Dare Central Communications! They are the calm voice when someone is having their worst day ever, and the direct link getting the right resources to make the day better. You'll never understand the immense pressure these fine folks deal with every shift. Dare Central, you guys ROCK! ... See MoreSee Less

Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to our friends at Dare Central Communications!  They are the calm voice when someone is having their worst day ever, and the direct link getting the right resources to make the day better.  Youll never understand the immense pressure these fine folks deal with every shift.  Dare Central, you guys ROCK!
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2025 Monthly Calls

2025EMSFire
Jan3212
Feb3811
Mar3510
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total

2024 Monthly Calls

2024EMSFire
Jan4811
Feb4411
Mar369
Apr3311
May368
Jun2018
Jul3814
Aug4412
Sep519
Oct428
Nov3311
Dec3810
Total

2023 Monthly Calls

2023EMSFire
Jan374
Feb223
Mar368
Apr2817
May3410
Jun337
Jul4914
Aug3913
Sep4110
Oct438
Nov606
Dec585
Total480105

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

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