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1. How do I obtain a burning permit?

Burning permits are not available as there is no open burning allowed within the Town of Kill Devil Hills.

2. How can my students, club or organization arrange a tour of the fire station?

We are always glad to teach our residents, visitors, and their children about fire prevention and protection services in Kill Devil Hills. Call Fire Marshal John Risoldi to make arrangements. He can be reached by telephone at 252-480-4060, extension 227; or by Fax at 252-480-2970.

3. Where is the fire station located in Kill Devil Hills?

1634 North Croatan Highway, approximately one mile north of the Wright Brothers National Memorial; and, approximately 1/2 mile south of the K-Mart.

4. How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors?

You should replace the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year. A good way to remember is to do this when you change your clocks to Eastern Standard Time in the Fall and to Daylight Saving Time in the Spring.

5. Can I have a bonfire on the beach?

Bonfires are classified as open burning and so, therefore, are not allowed.

6. Can I shoot fireworks?

N.C. state law prohibits any fireworks that propel an object or that explode. Permissible fireworks emit only sparks or smoke from a stationary position.

7. Are aerial luminary devices, flying sky lanterns, or wish lanterns prohibited?

Yes, Town Code § 95.07 (A) states that AERIAL LUMINARY DEVICES, FLYING SKY LANTERNS, SKY CANDLE, WISH LANTERNS, and the like, shall be defined as any homemade or manufactured balloon or lantern designed to float in the air, typically constructed of flame-retardant paper or rice paper, that has an open flame, fuel cell or other heating device to heat air as a lifting mechanism thus causing the balloon or lantern to lift into the atmosphere, tethered or untethered. Such devices shall be deemed an aerial luminary device.

To view the full Town Code: Aerial Luminary Devices

For questions, please contact the Fire Marshal at 252-480-4060

8. Can I cook out on the beach?

Yes. Cooking is not classified as open burning. You must use a grill or some other method that completely encloses the fire, and you must remove all debris and ashes from the beach when you are done.