Duck Fire Department

08/05/2026

We had two greats visitors stop by the station today to meet the crew, check out the fire trucks, and share some awesome artwork they made for us. We always enjoy having families come by the station and hope to inspire the next generation of firefighters!

Thank you for stopping in!

07/31/2026

An unusual challenge came our way today - a Nerf Battle Royale against our friends at the Duck United Methodist Church!

After an intense battle - and a pretty solid comeback by Team Fire and Police - we’ve decided it’s probably best if we stick to putting out fires and leave the Nerf wars to the cops.

A huge thank you to Duck United Methodist Church for hosting us and allowing both departments to join in on the fun. Opportunities like this strengthen the relationships between our first responders while reminding us that a little friendly competition goes a long way.

07/06/2026

Summer means grilling season! As families gather around the grill, a few simple safety habits can help prevent grill fires and keep your cookout fun, safe, and memorable.

07/02/2026

Today was a great day for Duck Fire Department!

At today’s Town Council meeting, we had the privilege of welcoming a new firefighter to our team and recognizing the accomplishments of two dedicated members through well-earned promotions.

Please join us in welcoming Firefighter Luke Berry to the Duck Fire Department! A Manteo native, Luke has proudly serves as a volunteer with the Roanoke Island Fire Department and recently completed his Firefighter I & II certifications through the Dare County Fire Academy. We are excited to have Luke join our team and look forward to watching his career grow in Duck.

We are also proud to announce the promotion of Matt Munden to the rank of Captain. Over the past 10 years, Captain Munden has been a dedicated member of our department, earning the respect of his peers through his professionalism, leadership, and commitment to serving our community. Congratulations, Captain Munden!

Finally, congratulations to Jared Smith on his promotion to Fire Marshal. In his new role, Fire Marshal Smith will lead our department’s efforts in fire code enforcement, fire investigations, and public fire safety education while continuing to serve in a supervisory role within department operations. His experience and dedication will continue to strengthen the safety of our community.

A big congratulations to Firefighter Berry, Captain Munden, and Fire Marshal Smith on these exciting milestones.

06/04/2026

Please join us in welcoming Firefighter Allen Gibbs to the Duck Fire Department!

Originally from Arlington, Virginia, Firefighter Gibbs served in the United States Marine Corps from 2016–2022 before starting a career in the fire service in Virginia.

Recently, he, his wife, and their six dogs made the move to the Outer Banks, and he is excited to continue his career in the fire service here in Duck. We’re proud to have him as part of our team and look forward to what he will bring to our department and the community.

Welcome to Duck, Firefighter Gibbs!

05/13/2026

A huge thank you to the SPCA, Outer Banks Community Foundation, and Ocean Atlantic Rentals for their generous donation of new “PAWmergency” kits. These kits will help provide care to animals when they need it most. We are grateful for community partnerships that help us better serve both our community and our four-legged friends!

05/09/2026

Congratulations to Chief Dudek, MFF Quinn, and MFF Brock on receiving the Mighty Duck award this quarter! 👏

At the May Town Council Meeting, the Town of Duck announced that Fire Chief Dudek, Master Firefighter Quinn and Master Firefighter Brock have been awarded as first quarter Mighty Ducks (an award given to a staff member nominated by their peers for demonstrating Town staff's core values: Service, Ownership, Accountability, and Respect (SOAR).

Each of these individuals play an important role within the Duck Fire Department and the community, and together they demonstrate how strong teamwork creates an impact greater than any one person working alone. Their collaboration was recently on full display when they quickly stepped in to assist a distressed hauler with smoking brakes outside the Public Safety building. Without hesitation, they worked together to ensure the situation was handled safely, providing reassurance to the driver and managing the scene until the brakes were able to cool so the driver could continue on safely. Their professionalism, quick thinking, and compassion reflect the highest standards of service and care for the public.

This kind of attentiveness and commitment to others is what makes Duck such a special community. Through their teamwork and dedication, Chief Dudek, Master Firefighter Quinn, and Master Firefighter Brock exemplify our SOAR values and make a lasting, positive impact.

Please join us in congratulating them on this well-earned recognition!

05/06/2026

5:22 pm update: the owner and pup have been reunited!
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A kind Samaritan found this sweet dog wandering around Nor’ Banks with no collar or identification.

He’s in good hands at the Duck Public Safety Building being safely cared for until his owner is found.

If you recognize him or know who he belongs to, please reach out as soon as possible by calling 252-455-2047. Thank you!

04/22/2026

PAT Week is here!
All staff are required to complete our annual Physical Ability Test.
The test includes donning PPE, a 100’ drag of 5” supply line, a 100’ drag of charged 1 3/4” hose, throwing a 24’ ground ladder to the roof, forcible entry, masking up, conducting a search, breaching a reduced profile, and a 50’ dummy drag.
Here’s Chief Dudek getting it done! 🔥

04/06/2026

The Town would like to share an update on the Public Safety Building following discussions at the Annual Retreat in February, where Mayor Thibodeau explained that the draft lease with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) originally included a cash payment. However, the approved USACE lease framework only allows for an “in-kind” exchange (services or goods instead of money). Under North Carolina law, the Town is not allowed to enter into this type of agreement.

Since then, the Town has reached out to upper- level federal leadership and recently received a response from the USACE. Federal officials understand the Town’s situation and agree on the importance of maintaining public safety services. They also recognize that an in-kind agreement will not work and are now considering a 50- year standard lease option instead.

To keep the community informed, we have created a dedicated website with updates about the Public Safety Building. The site includes a project timeline, background information, and an FAQ section.

This issue affects more than just the Town of Duck. The Public Safety Building plays an important role in emergency response services for both Currituck and Dare counties, making it a regional priority.

The Town remains committed to working to ensure there is no interruption to public safety services and appreciates the community’s support.

Visit https://ducknc.gov/publicsafetybuilding/ for more information.