Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Fire and Life Safety Overview

The fire service has a saying, “We fight more fires through prevention than with trucks and hoses”.  That is because the key to fire safety is education.  Helping folks prevent fires, developing an escape plan and learning the major causes of fires can greatly decrease the likelihood of disaster in the home.  Colington Volunteer Fire Department has several state certified Fire and Life Safety Educators, and we feel very strongly about fire and injury prevention.

Did You Know?

  • Half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep. Only one in five home fires were reported during these hours.
  • One quarter of home fire deaths were caused by fires that started in the bedroom. Another quarter resulted from fires in the living room, family room or den.
  • Three out of five home fire deaths happen from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
  • In 2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 367,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 2,745 deaths, 11,825 civilian injuries, and $6.8 billion in direct damage.
  • On average, seven people die in U.S. home fires per day.
  • Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment.
  • Smoking materials are the leading cause of home fire deaths.
  • Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2014, 15 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 88 deaths.
  • During 2009-2013, roughly one of every 335 households had a reported home fire per year.

facts courtesy of the National Fire Protection Agency

Please visit our informational pages under the Fire and Life Safety Education menus!

Want to know more?

Stop by the fire station and our firefighters will be happy to discuss fire and injury prevention with you.  Station tours are welcome and encouraged!  We also do group presentations throughout the community, as well as courtesy home safety inspections.  Call us to arrange an informative, interactive discussion with one of our educators at (252) 441-6234.

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2022 Monthly Calls

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

2021 Monthly Calls

MonthEMSFire
Jan4415
Feb487
Mar4711
Apr6326
May3812
Jun4828
Jul4224
Aug4621
Sep4512
Oct5112
Nov5114
Dec4810
Total571192

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

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