Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Your Fire Department Needs You

 September 28, 2019

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 there is 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.  All we ask is for you to be active at training and response to calls.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

 

 News

Help Support Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Donate Securely through PayPal

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Colington Fire District Map
  • Department Officers and Members
  • How Can I Volunteer
  • Fire and Life Safety Education
    • Fire Prevention Week
    • Fire and Life Safety Overview
    • Smoke Alarm Information
    • Take Our Home Fire Safety Checklist Challenge
    • Grill Safety
    • Carbon Monoxide
    • Fireworks Safety
    • Lightning Safety
    • Christmas and Holiday Safety
  • Child Safety Seat Checking Station
  • Weekly BINGO
  • Insurance Rating, Class 3
  • Reflective Address Signs
  • Our Apparatus
  • Incident, Training and “Off-Duty” Pics For You To Enjoy
  • Fire Fighter Of The Year awards
  • Open Burning Permits / Recreational Fires
  • Buy A CVFD T-Shirt or Hat
  • Annual Call Volume
  • Links
  • Contact Us

Current Map

Twitter Feed

  • RT @NC_OSFM: Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for U.S. home fires. If you're hosting overnight guests… Time ago 38 Days via Twitter for Android
  • RT @NWSMoreheadCity: The projected highs for Christmas Day will be the coldest highs on Christmas Day since the late 90s or early 2000s. Do… Time ago 38 Days via Twitter for Android
  • RT @NC_OSFM: Happy Halloween! Commissioner Causey urges families to follow these safety tips: 👻 Wear clothing that can easily be seen at ni… Time ago 90 Days via Twitter for Android

Follow @colington_vfd on twitter.

Facebook Feed

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
Cover for Colington Volunteer Fire Department
2,891
Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Colington Volunteer Fire Department

The Mission of the Colington Volunteer Fire Department is to improve the quality of life for residen

Colington Volunteer Fire Department
1 week ago
Colington Volunteer Fire Department

A cool video about a cool copter. Dare Med Flight. ... See MoreSee Less

Video image
View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 5
  • Shares: 5
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Colington Volunteer Fire Department
2 weeks ago
Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Sending a big Happy Birthday to one of our awesome Volunteer Firefighters, Wesley McNaughton! We're glad to have you on our team. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 29
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 8

Comment on Facebook

Happy Birthday Wesley!!!

Happy Birthday 🎂🎊🎁

Happy Birthday 🎂🎊🎉

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday 🎂🎊🎈

Happy birthday

Happy birthday

View more comments

Colington Volunteer Fire Department
3 weeks ago
Colington Volunteer Fire Department

Happy Birthday to one of our newest career firefighters, Jesse Whiddon. Thank you for being a valuable part of the CVFD team. Have a great day Jesse! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
· Share
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
View Comments
  • Likes: 30
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 8

Comment on Facebook

Thank you Jesse and Happy Birthday....

Happy Birthday Jesse!!

Happy Birthday!🎂🎉🎈

Happy birthday!!

Happy Birthday!🎉🎂🎈

Happy Birthday 🎉🎊🎁

Happy birthday

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎈

View more comments

Load more

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

Contact Information

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

Follow Us

Phone

Emergency: 911
Phone: 252.441.6234

Weather Forecast

Kill Devil Hills, NC
46°
sunny
52% humidity
wind: 3mph W
H 46 • L 42
46°
Sat
49°
Sun
48°
Mon
46°
Tue

Member Links

  • Member Login
  • Member Only News
  • Store
  • Account
  • Reflective Address Signs
Site proudly maintained by the Colington Volunteer Fire Department
Site designed and hosted by FireCompanies.com

Copyright © 2023