Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Your Community Needs You!

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 looking for folks interested in becoming trained as firefighters.  We are able to work with you to ensure you get the training you need.  If you are at least 18 years old and willing to serve your fellow citizens as a firefighter, the Colington Volunteer Fire Department is looking for you. From folks new to the community, to life-long Colington area residents, if you’ve got the time to dedicate to your community we’d love to have you.  Previous experience is not necessary.  Training and equipment are provided free of charge, and all firefighters are covered by Workers Comp insurance.  All firefighters must have a valid NC Drivers License, good driving record, High School Diploma or G.E.D. or be currently enrolled in school.  Residency in the fire district is preferred.  Criminal background checks may be conducted.

Volunteer firefighters are tasked with responding to calls for service, helping maintain equipment and attending training regularly.  All costs are covered by the department, including insurance and even a state retirement program for 20 years of service.  We provide everything you will need, including personal protective equipment and thorough training, to become a competent and safe firefighter.

Our firefighters also respond to non-fire incidents such as medical calls, traffic crashes, vehicle extrication, searches, boating incidents, environmental hazards and yes, even an occasional cat in the tree call.  Firefighters trained in emergency medical care have even been responsible for saving lives in our community before our colleagues from EMS arrive.

Volunteers receive no pay, but you will enjoy the emotion of being a part of a great community organization.  And knowing that you contributed to saving a life or protecting a person’s home is a priceless feeling.  Make sure you’re ready to commit. Making the decision to become a volunteer firefighter should not be taken lightly. It requires many of hours of training and a strong commitment to service.

Honestly, fighting fires isn’t for everybody, but we truly have a need for able-bodied folks.  Firefighters must be able to do the tasks related to firefighting and that work is strenuous at times, including wearing breathing apparatus.

Volunteer firefighters also serve another valuable role in the community by being active in training and response, it saves everyone money!  If there aren’t enough active volunteers, more money would be needed to hire additional career staff.  Volunteering directly saves the community money.  More information on how you can help is available by contacting the fire station at (252) 441-6234, or drop by for a visit and see first-hand how you can fill a valuable role in this community.

If going into burning buildings isn’t something you want to try, we still have room for you.  The CVFD also has a dedicated Rehab unit that responds to structure fires.  These folks are regular department members, but there is no firefighting duty.  They attend trainings and operate alongside of the firefighters, filling a valuable role on the fire ground getting the crews ready to go back into action.

Download a volunteer member application here. (For firefighter or rehab member)  Fill it out and simply drop it off at the station.

What about non-emergency activities?  Can I still help?

We also have a need in our Support Group.  Members help out behind the scenes on non-operational activities like fundraising, such as our weekly BINGO games, annual dinners, preparing our annual fundraising letter and a lot more.  Fundraising is the cornerstone of our Support Group.  The folks that help us out with these tasks are a big asset to us and the community.  Even if you can only help the Support Group a couple of days a month, we are happy to have you.  There are no training or attendance requirements for Support.  More information is available by contacting the fire station at (252) 441-6234, or drop by for a visit.

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Why is our Ocean Rescue Supervisor standing in a large hole with a frustrated look on his face, you may ask?

👉Because someone decided to dig a massive hole on our beach and leave it unattended. 🤦‍♀️

I guess we need to say it a little louder for the people in the back, 📢 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗠 𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗦!!! ⚠️❗️
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Why are they dangerous? We're glad you asked:

🦈Did you know that national statistics comparing sand hole collapses to shark attacks confirms that 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸. (𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰.)

🧑‍⚕️No one goes to the beach thinking that they will leave with a broken ankle or worse. Unattended holes can cause numerous injuries to other beach-goers.

🚑 Holes make it challenging for first responders to quickly get to an emergency on the beach. They can also cause damage to their vehicles.

🐢 Who doesn’t love cute little sea turtles?! Holes on the beach can trap hatchlings and/or their mother and cause fatal results.

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Digging holes in the sand can be a serious hazard. If you want to dig a hole on the beach, ONLY dig shallow holes and ALWAYS fill them in once you're finished. Help keep everyone on our beaches safe.
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You are not forgotten, Sergeant Earl Murray.Dare County Sheriff's Office
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May 15, 2022

We remember Nags Head Police Department Sgt. Earl Murray who lost his life on this day, 2009, while on duty.
Thank you for your service and to all that serve and have served honorably.
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Happy Birthday to another of our great volunteer firefighters, that also started a Cadet. James Phillips, we hope you have an awesome day! ... See MoreSee Less

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James have a wonderful birthday brother.

Happy Birthday James

Happy birthday James!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy Birthday

Thank you all

Happy Birthday James. Have a great day

Happy Birthday James Phillips!

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2022 Monthly Calls

MonthEMSFire
Jan4515
Feb3810
Mar3517
Apr4014
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Total

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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Phone: 252.441.6234

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