Kill Devil Hills Fire Department

08/04/2026

🚨 EVENT CANCELED 🚨

Due to today’s weather and this evening’s forecast, tonight’s National Night Out event has been canceled.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and hope to see you at a future community event. Stay safe! 🚔🌧️🌩️

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07/28/2026

🚔🎉 National Night Out is Almost Here! 🎉🚒

Join the Kill Devil Hills Police Department for an evening of fun, connection, and community as we come together to celebrate the partnerships that make the Outer Banks stronger and safer. Meet your local first responders, enjoy family-friendly activities, connect with your neighbors, and experience a night filled with fun for all ages!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and help us make this year's National Night Out the biggest and best yet!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
🕒 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: 1500 N. Croatan Hwy. (in the Lowe’s Parking Lot)

07/23/2026

Important safety recalls. Click on each link to read more about the recalls....

Panasonic Recalls Electric Toaster Ovens Due to Shock and Fire Hazards | CPSC.gov

Madewell Recalls Women’s Sweaters Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Burn Hazard; Violate Mandatory Standard for Clothing Textiles | CPSC.gov

Jobon Torch Lighters Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; Violate Mandatory Standard for Multipurpose Lighters | CPSC.gov

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Houswise Tabletop Fire Pits Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury or Death from Flame Jetting and Fire Hazards | CPSC.gov

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Melinora Electric Heated Blankets Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Burn and Fire Hazards | CPSC.gov

Send a message to learn more

07/16/2026

Wow, it feels like the outside ran out of air today. ( ) 🥵

While the OBX continues preheating to 400 degrees over the next few days, here are a few tips to help you beat the heat:

☀️ Drink water like you just walked from your house to the beach carrying allllll the gear, with a kid at your side asking "here?" every 4 seconds. Add some electrolytes too, because: OBX humidity.

☀️ Take breaks in the shade or A/C. Your beach umbrella is great for shade, but it’s not an air conditioner. Take breaks to truly cool down before you start to turn the color of a steamed crab. (Don't forget to reapply the sunscreen!)

☀️ Do the hard outdoor work early in the morning or later in the evening.
Noon is for sitting somewhere with the A/C blasting, not pressure washing the deck, mowing the yard, or trying to win a battle with the weeds. (If you are working, be sure to take frequent breaks.)

☀️ Wear deodorant. Please.
We’re all hot. We’re all sweaty. No need to add another challenge for the people standing nearby. 😂

☀️ Know the signs of heat illness: dizziness, confusion, nausea, weakness, heavy sweating, or feeling faint. If that happens, get out of the heat, cool down, and get help if symptoms are severe.

The heat’s got us running low on jokes and sanity. Now we need your best one:
“It’s hotter than ______ outside.”
Drop it in the comments. (Reminder: Your grandma or boss may read these – keep it clean.)

07/15/2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, is National Pet Fire Safety Day.

07/14/2026

Click on each link to learn more about these important product safety recalls:

Greenworks Tools Recalls 24V and 48V Kobalt Yard Power Tools with USB-C Batteries Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

Best Buy Recalls Insignia® Gas Ranges Due to Risk of Serious Injury from a Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

Flaunt Recalls Magsafe Battery Chargers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards | CPSC.gov

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Meisinuo Heated Insoles Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Burn Injury from Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using JNHCD Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Failure to Warn of Smoke and Fire Hazards | CPSC.gov

07/05/2026

We see firsthand how quickly heat-related emergencies can happen, so here’s your friendly reminder to stay ahead of it:

By taking a few precautions, you can protect yourself and your family from heat exhaustion and heat stroke when the temperatures creep up.

💧 Stay hydrated! Drink more water than usual and don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

🥵 Those at high risk for heat-related illness (young children, elderly and people with chronic medical conditions) should stay in an air-conditioned environment on days when the temperature exceeds 95 degrees.

⛱ Pace yourself while exercising or playing in hot weather. Be sure to take breaks in the shade.

☀️ Protect your skin using reef-safe sunscreen and reapplying every two hours.

👒 Cover up with a wide-brimmed hat. Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing.

📱 Sign up for beach condition alerts on OBXAlerts.com, which include extreme heat alerts and beach safety tips.

🚫 Do not leave children or pets in parked cars, even if the windows are cracked open.

For more beach safety tips, please visit LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com.

07/05/2026

To celebrate the Fourth of July, the Town of Kill Devil Hills is ho...

07/04/2026

Crews have been hard at work since early this morning preparing for tonight's fireworks show!

📍Avalon Pier, 2111 North Virginia Dare Trail (Milepost 6)
⌚️Around 9:15 p.m.

🚨 Fireworks are a serious safety hazard on the Outer Banks. 🚨
The majority of properties here have wooden shingles, wooden decks, and wooden walkways, which, combined with the strong breezes our area regularly experiences, could create a dangerous situation when fireworks are involved.

The best way to avoid structure fires and personal injuries is to attend public fireworks displays put on by trained professionals. (To find out where professional fireworks shows are happening along the Outer Banks, visit: www.darenc.com/Fireworks)

The ONLY type of consumer fireworks that are LEGAL in KDH are caps, snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers, sparklers and other sparkling devices, such as fountains. Fireworks that fly or explode are ILLEGAL!

If you do decide to use legal consumer fireworks in an area where the use of these devices is permitted, here are a few tips to keep you safe:

🚫 Don't allow children to play with or light the devices.
🎆 Light only one device at a time and quickly move away to enjoy the show.
🤕 Never place any part of your body over the device.
💦 Have a bucket of water or a water hose readily available where you are lighting the fireworks in case a fire starts.
🚒 Do not attempt to relight a device that does not ignite and properly fire. Instead, soak it in water before properly disposing of it.
💧 Thoroughly soak all devices prior to disposing of them.

Stay safe & stay hydrated!

07/04/2026

The quickest and most efficient way to get help when you need it is to know your exact location.

🚒 Take note of the street address of your accommodations—not the house name.
🚒 Pay attention to the street you access the beach from, the beach access name or what milepost you are closest to. Every second counts in an emergency!
🚒 If available, send someone to meet the first responders at the nearest access point to help emergency responders locate you quickly.

For more beach safety tips, visit LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com.

Text OBXBeachConditions to 77295 to receive a daily beach conditions forecast.