Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department

05/26/2026

FYI:

What are the rules of the road for golf carts and low-speed vehicles on Hatteras Island? https://islandfreepress.org/blog/what-are-the-rules-of-the-road-for-golf-carts-and-low-speed-vehicles-on-hatteras-island/

04/27/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/08/2026

The Annual Meeting of the HVFD will be held on Thursday April 30th at 6pm; All Hatteras Village residents and property owners are welcomed, and there will be a spaghetti dinner provided. Thank you!

03/28/2026

FYI:

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/05/2026

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12/14/2025

More Christmas Party Pictures….

12/14/2025

Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department Christmas Party 2025!

12/13/2025

12/08/2025

🚒🎅🏼 Mark your calendars, SANTA is coming to town ‼️🎄

12/03/2025

Hatteras Village and Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department annual Christmas Tree lighting featuring Mr. Bill Ballance, retired firefighter and current HVFD Board of Directors President. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!