Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Fireworks Safety

Each July 4th, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.  In North Carolina, fireworks that fly or explode are illegal unless the display is conducted by licensed companies.

Did you know that sparklers burn at over 1,800 degrees?  That’s hot enough to melt glass!  According to the National Fire Protection Association, sparklers account for more than 25% of  firework injuries treated in emergency rooms.  As an alternative, let your young children use glow sticks instead. They can be just as fun but they don’t shouldn’t cause burn injuries.  Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities.

Fireworks cause an estimated 18,500 reported fires annually including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900 outside and other fires. These fires caused an average of $43 million in direct property damage.  On July 4th more fires are reported than any other day & fireworks account for more than 1/2 of them!

Remember that pets can be traumatized by fireworks.  If fireworks are being used near your home, put your pet in a safe, interior room to avoid exposure to the sound.  Make sure your pet has an identification tag, in case it runs off during a fireworks display.

Graphic courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Happy Happy Birthday to one of our awesome volunteer firefighters, Rebecca Siegel! Have a great day! ... See MoreSee Less

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Reminder of our super-duper and really awesome BBQ To Go fundraiser on Saturday, October 7. Serving from 4:30 till 7 (or while it lasts) This time our Pit Masters are cooking a LOT more! There is also a great bake sale that is hosted by and benefits VFW Post 10950 Auxiliary. Dinner and dessert! ... See MoreSee Less

Reminder of our super-duper and really awesome BBQ To Go fundraiser on Saturday, October 7.  Serving from 4:30 till 7 (or while it lasts)  This time our Pit Masters are cooking a LOT more!  There is also a great bake sale that is hosted by and benefits VFW Post 10950 Auxiliary.  Dinner and dessert!
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to career captain Martin Whitehurst. Thanks for all you do Cap! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago
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Sending a very Happy Birthday to our longest-serving volunteer, Captain Roger Cramer. Have a great day sir! ... See MoreSee Less

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Love the sweets! 😊😊

We will be at OBX campground, 6 of us. Do we need to pre-order?

And BAKE SALE!!

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2023 Monthly Calls

2023EMSFire
Jan374
Feb223
Mar368
Apr2817
May3410
Jun337
Jul4914
Aug3913
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2022 Monthly Calls

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

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

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