Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Just an assortment of pictures from the Colington crew!

Job Well Done.
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Firefighters rest after an early morning fire in Kill Devil Hills. Or in this case, their gear takes a break!

Structure Fire, Eagle Drive.

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This was facing Colington firefighters upon arrival less than 5 minutes from the first 911 call. The fire originated in an open garage, but quickly engulfed the vinyl siding and soffits. A Second Alarm was called, bringing units from Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head and Roanoke Island. One nearby home received minor damage from the intense heat. The home belonged to a local contractor who said he was shocked at the speed of the fire spread, and would never use or recommend vinyl siding again. After several similar type fires with vinyl siding, we agree.

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The knockdown by Engine 15.

Animal Rescue in Colington Harbour

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Colington VFD rescued a dog that had fallen into a canal behind a home in Colington Harbour.  The dog was certainly frightened but happy to see our folks.

CVFD Lends A Hand At The Pains Bay Fire In Stumpy Point. May 2011.

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Colington VFD, along with many other Dare County fire departments, responded multiple times to assist state and federal fire crews at a 45,000 acre wildland fire in Stumpy Point. The top photo shows the smoke from over a mile away. The second is of highway 264, which fire jumped multiple times.

Foxx Grape Structure Fire.

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Colington and Kill Devil Hills firefighters responded to this garage fire on Foxx Grape in the Baum Bay Harbor subdivision. Fire traveled through the attic into some knee wall areas before it was stopped. Nags Head FD also assisted.

Swan View Drive.

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The first arriving engine crew form CVFD. From left, Cameron Murphy, Mike Allison, Luis Rodriguez and Brian Kerlin. These guys made a great attack on a well involved fire in an attached garage, keeping the fire out of the house and saving a room above the fire as well. Rehab 15 kept an eye on firefighters throughout the incident.

Beaufort County Marina Fire.

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CVFD Boat 15 was dispatched for assistance at McCotters Marina in Beaufort County for a large marina fire. Close to 30 boats, some up to 60 feet in length, were destroyed. Boat 15 was used to access areas that hoselines weren't able to reach from the shore or docks.

Colington Trailer Fire, Awesome Work!

 

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A fast knockdown made a difference in the outcome of this trailer fire. Most often, trailers are destroyed by fire despite the best efforts of fire departments. The occupants were able to salvage many personal items.  Also on hand were two of Dare County's finest.

Shingle Landing Lane.

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An early evening fire destroyed a 4,000 sq. ft. home under construction in a remote neighborhood. The fire was determined to be set, and was fully involved when reported. The blaze sparked a woods fire as well.

Lee Court.

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An afternoon fire damaged the front portion of a residence on Lee Court. A quick knockdown helped minimize damage. This fire was unusual in that there were no exposures, two sets of stairs and a hydrant on the property. That was almost too easy!

Boat Fire.

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A crabbing boat burned behind a home on Harbourview Drive in October 2009.  One person was transported for burns.  
CFD Boat 15 was used to control the blaze and move the boat to deeper water so it wouldn't impede vessels in the area.

Mobile Home.

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A suspicious early morning fire was quickly handled by Colington and Kill Devil Hills firefighters. The abandoned trailer was known to be frequented by a local vagrant and an effort was made to search the unburned portion of the trailer. Despite the damage to one end, this was a good fire stop, considering the structural composition of a trailer.

Our Humble Beginnings, circa 1982

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One of the first trucks our department owned.  Amazing how things progress, and all to protect our community.  From day one, this department has been all about "Neighbors Helping Neighbors".

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Standing tall and ready to answer the call!

Kill Devil Hills Structure Fire.

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Colington Engine 15 and Rehab 15 responded to a multi-alarm fire at the Kill Devil Hills ocean front in March. The 6,600 sq. ft. house was about 70 percent involved upon dispatch. Quick action by crews saved a large condominium just 20 feet North from the fire building, and a large home 20 feet South sustained only minor damage. The original structure was declared a total loss. No injuries were reported. The photo shows side "C" or the rear of the house. The second picture shows the narrow distance between the structures. Photo: Jody Long, KDHFD

Structure Fire Training

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Colington Rehab 15 operating at a joint training with Kill Devil Hills FD at the county training building in Buxton. Photo: KDHFD

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Kenny Crawford watching the pump of KDH Engine 143 during joint training with Kill Devil Hills FD at the county training building in Buxton. Photo: KDHFD

Structure Fire Training, Feb. 2005

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A Colington Firefighter leads the attack during live fire training. Photo: Josh Corsa

Burning Down The House, Feb. 2005

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Colington firefighters practiced their skills during a live fire drill on Colington Rd. Instructors from Nags Head, Manns Harbor, Colington, Duck and Buxton trained students on attack and ventalation techniques. The training ended with a total burn down of the structure, to make way for a new market in Colington. Photo: CVFD

Tired Chief?

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Fire Chief Kim Piddington rests after firefighters completed their training. Photo: CVFD

Structure Fire Training, Feb. 2005

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A cool view of Engine 15 during the burn down. Photo: Josh Corsa

A View From Above, Feb. 2005

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A view from Engine 15's roof. Photo: CVFD

Sir Richard West, Structure Fire

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Suspicious fire in an unoccupied house. Heavy fire was showing on arrival.  Awesome photo from across the canal!

Brush Fire

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Lieutenant Roger Cramer mops up a few hot spots after a small brush fire on Roanoke Drive. The fire was started by fireworks, but damage was limited to grass and brush. Photo: CVFD

Baum Bay Harbor, structure fire

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Firefighter Joshua Liverman helps an interior crew pull a line into the house. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in the attic. In just minutes of the call, fire spread from a trashcan under the deck up the siding and into the attic. There was no one home at the time of the fire, but firefighters saved the family's cat. Photo: Josh Corsa

Colington firefighters battle a one-alarm blaze on Baum Bay Drive in Colington on Monday evening, January 17, 2005. The fire, which severly damaged the house, started outside the house in a trash can, according to neighbors. Fire officials were still investigation the blaze into the night. (Photo by Joshua Corsa)

Firefighters place an exposure line during the Baum Bay Harbor fire. Photo: Josh Corsa

Harbour Road Structure Fire

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Firefighters from Colington and Kill Devil Hills responded to find this fire in the attic. Investigators believe a faulty central heating unit started the blaze. Photo: Josh Corsa
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Don Brady and Lieutenant Roger Cramer check for remaining hot spots. Photo: Josh Corsa

Joe and Kay's Campground, Camper Fires

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The scene as firefighters quickly responded to find 4 camper trailers fully involved in fire. Crews were able to contain the fire and, despite the close proximity of other campers, no others were destroyed. Moments after the first attack line was pulled, a "100 pound" LPG cylinder exploded. Photo: Outer Banks Sentinel

Bridge Fire

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Workers removing the old wooden bridge on Colington Road started a fire on one of the creosote pilings, which spread rapidly.  Private boats were used to help firefighters access the bridge structure.

Wing War I at Hooters, December 04

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Colington Fire Rescue earned 3rd place in Wing War I, a fundraiser at Hooters in Kitty Hawk. Money raised benefited a local cancer patient. The Colington Team also beat Kill Devil Hills FD. Pictured left to right are Chief Piddington (team coach) and "wingers" Roger Cramer, Glenn Rainey, David Bein and (kneeling) Chris Day. (You can almost see the steam coming from their ears probably due to the wings, or is it the world famous Hooters girls?)

Wing War I, Round 1

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The teams had to eat 150 hot wings. And we mean HOT! Hooters made a "special" sauce for the contest.

Let the carnage begin!

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Caution, keep hands, pets and small children clear!.

Round 2

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The second batch of 75 hits the table. Are you sure the first tray wasn't 150?

Man, these are hot!

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A little warm, Dave?.

Holy Cow! Where's the water?

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Yep. A picture IS worth a thousand words..

Structure fire training, March 2004

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Firefighters try to keep hot embers to a minimum at a live fire training exercise. After several solid interior attack scenarios, the structure was burned completely. Photo: Josh Corsa

Vehicle Fire Training

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Firefighters practice fighting a well-involved vehicle fire.

CVFD Assists Neighbors With 4 Alarm Blaze!

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Colington Fire Department career and volunteer staff helped out neighboring Kitty Hawk Fire Department in September 03, during a major fire in a custom cabinet manufacturing facility. Despite exhaustive efforts, the building and it's contents were destroyed. Several firefighters were transported to the local hospital during the fire fight. Colington firefighters and Rehab were on the scene for almost 12 hours. Photo- Kitty Hawk FD.

A Rare Sight on the Outer Banks

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A snow man, er, we mean Snow Chief on the Outer Banks? Colington, along with the rest of the Outer Banks got a snowy surprise in January 2003. About a foot of snow fell in about 12 hours. If you have ever been here, even in the winter months, you know this only happens about every 7 years or so!

A Not-So-Rare Sight on the Outer Banks

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Water spouts are a frequent sight on the Outer Banks during the summer months. Unsettled weather creates these impressive sights.

Helping the MDA!

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Colington Fire Department career and volunteer staff assisted IAFF Local 3286 on August 23rd collecting for MDA. This is the 3rd year that our volunteers have helped the Local.
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Anything for a buck!

Engine 15 at the First Flight Celebration, December 15, 2003

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Colington Fire Department career and volunteer staff assisted neighboring Kill Devil Hills Fire Rescue with coverage at the week-long First Flight Celebration at the Wright Brothers National Monument.

The US Army Golden Knights and E-152

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The US Army Golden Knights parachute team dropped in on Kill Devil Hills during the 99th anniversary of flight celebration at the Wright Brothers Monument on December 17, 2002.

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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
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2021 Monthly Calls

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

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Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

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