OVFD Sign
Plaque at the former Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department building on Back Rd.

This Sunday, April 3, the Ocracoke Fire Department will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate its 50th anniversary.  In the last 50 years, the community has grown as has the fire department. 

Everyone is invited to come to the department to share some of the memories of the past 50 years and celebrate wha the fire department and community has achieved.

This is a thank you to the many people who have served in the department. It is a thank you to the people who have donated funds over the years and participated in the 10 years of the annual Firemen’s Balls.  For 50 years, Ocracoke residents and visitors have been there to help when needed.

OVFD firehouse from front
New fire house on Irvin Garrish Highway

 

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