The Officers and Members are deeply saddened of the passing of Past President and Life Member William "Billy" Mattingly.

Billy Mattingly served our Department as President from 1995-1999.

President Mattingly designed the current Cobb Island VFD and EMS patch when the department changed its name from the Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department many years ago.

President Mattingly and his family ... (Full Story & Photos)

Annual Oyster & Ham Dinner 2025
Sunday, November 2, 2025
12pm-5pm

Order Dinners Online:
https://store.civfd.com/annualdinner2025

The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Annual Oyster and Ham Dinner has been a Cobb Island tradition for many, many years. It is a great chance for neighbors to meet neighbors, friends and family to visit, and an opportunity for our members ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Departmant and EMS would like to remind everyone to change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clock's on Sunday November 2, 2025

Working smoke detectors can cut the chance of dying in a home fire nearly in half by providing the extra time critical for safe escape. Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. Most fire fatalities are the result ... (Full Story & Photos)

Join us for a fun and educational day all about fire safety!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to explore:

👩‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters
🚒 Tour the fire trucks
🧯 Live safety demonstrations
🎨 Kids’ activities & giveaways
📚 Free fire safety resources to take home

📅 Date: October 11, 2025
📍 Location: Cobb Island VFD & EMS
⏰ Time: 12PM-3PM

Let’s work together to keep our homes and ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Thursday, members of the Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department and EMS took part in a comprehensive water safety drill at the Swan Point Pool. Training opportunities like this are vital in helping our members stay prepared for a wide range of water-related emergencies, from poolside incidents to rescues on the river.
 
The drill allowed our firefighters and EMS providers to practice rescue techniques, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Thank you Dr. Higdon Elementary School for the invite for today's school meet and greet for the students and staff. CIVFD Members were present at Dr. Higdon Elementary School to hand out some Fire Prevention material for students and parents.

We wish all the students and teachers a wonderful school year!

#fireprevention #cookwithcare #firesafetytips #haveanescapeplan #joinourteam... (Full Story & Photos)