Duck Fire Department

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.

04/02/2026

Captain Brandon Boyd was recognized at the Town Hall meeting on April 1st for his 10 years of dedicated service with the Duck Fire Department.

Thank you, Captain Boyd, for your commitment, leadership, and continued service to our community!

03/23/2026

A beautiful spring morning spent outside working on drafting skills ☀️

03/10/2026

We’re Hiring!

The Duck Fire Department is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Firefighter/EMT or Master Firefighter/EMT.

Minimum Requirements:
• NC Firefighter Level II
• NC EMT-Basic
• NC Class B Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED

Application Deadline: April 6, 2026 – 5:00 PM

Applications available at www.ducknc.gov or by calling (252) 255-1234.

We look forward to working with you!

01/30/2026

A State of Emergency has been declared for Dare County due to the expected impacts of this weekend's winter storm. Forecast conditions include significant snow accumulation, coastal flooding, dangerous high winds, and extremely cold temperatures.

We have created a webpage that will house all winter storm- related updates in a central location. That page can be found at https://ducknc.gov/winterstorm/

As part of your preparation, be sure to follow/ bookmark the following trusted sources for updates:

Town of Duck
Town of Duck Police Department
Duck Fire Department
Dare County Government
NCDOT NC 12
North Carolina Department of Transportation
NC Emergency Management
US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

Be sure to also subscribe to emergency alerts at OBXAlerts.com.

01/22/2026

The Duck Fire Department is proud to work alongside Outer Banks Ocean Rescue to help keep our beaches safe. Applications are now open for the 2026 season. Apply today to serve as an Ocean Rescue lifeguard in the Town of Duck at outerbankswatersafety.com