Our Fire Station is amazing. The crews are wonderful. They…read morerespond quickly and without delay. The paramedics were instrumental in ssving my Mother's life and made her feel cared for as they administered care. They were kind, knowledgeable and very personable. We never felt as if they were in a rush even though they worked quickly. Their demeanor and tone were so respectful. She said that those young men are wonderful when the crisis abated. Hats off to the men of Camelot Fire Station #9. Thank you for your service.

The fire fighters here were amazing and took my son and nephew around to all the trucks and boats…read more(after giving them fireman helmets). They loved it and had so many questions. They offer snacks, drinks, and ice, as well as actual Carova Beach souvenirs (that you won't find anywhere else). Though it says the store is open from noon to 2, we have gotten ice and different times and today the store was open when we went by at 3:30pm. Great people!!

One of the smallest units on the volunteer side of the Virginia Beach Fire and Rescue Squad, this…read moregroup is all volunteer, and are among the most dedicated folks I've seen in any Rescue Squad, paid or volunteer. The squad has a long and glorious history, having been started in the late 1940's as one of only two squads in the entire city. Their current squad house on Shore Drive a little west of the Lesner Bridge was built in the early 1950's, and has served the squad, and the entire northern part of Va Beach, since then. With fundraisers, and income from rental property located directly adjacent to the squad house, the Squad has been able to purchase and maintain some of the most advanced equipment of any of the Beach squads. Additionally, their water rescue capabilities have become quite refined over the years; they currently operate three Zodiac inflatables, and are able to tackle just about any water rescue operation short of the open ocean. Other Beach squads are certainly larger, and a few have lifesaving equipment on par with Ocean Park. But none have the same spirit and can-do attitude found in this all-volunteer Squad. Truly as good as it gets.

I was hesitant to write a review for the OVFD because I felt like maybe I wasn't respecting the…read moreisland's privacy in a way. This review is to discuss the awesome time we had on a Tuesday night. If you're on Ocracoke on a Tuesday in June, July or August you may notice signs on 12 advertising for bingo night. This volunteer-run event pits locals and visitors alike in the epic battle that is bingo. The door opens around 7:00pm, and the hall only seats 100, so get in early. $12 gets you 12 games ($6 for kids). If you are really into it, and want to increase your odds, extra cards are $5 for the large, and $2.50 for the small. This is no a spectator sport, so if you ain't playing, you ain't coming in (unless you want to volunteer). Most importantly, part of the proceeds go to the OVFD. Okay, so us being bingo novices we sat nervously and analyzed the board describing the games. They have bingo markers for a few dollars, which makes a huge difference when you are pouring over the numbers. They also have popcorn, hot dogs, and soda, but that's just a distraction. So the games. I was unaware of all the different ways to play bingo. We have the standard diagonal, across, up and down, but then there are four "special" games. The first three special games $1.50 for a card of 3 blocks, and the fourth card is $2.00 each. These games are a higher payout, but I'm sure that changes depending on how many people are playing. From the OVFD website: - Special game number 1 is worth 1/2 of the special games sold for the house and 1/2 for the winner. - Special game 2 is the $100 blackout. Your entire card must be covered before the 52nd or higher number is called. (No one got this and the pot went down to $25) - Special game 3 is the triangle game. You can win the large triangle (2/3 of the pot) or the small triangle (1/3 of the pot). - Special game 4 is the $500 blackout. Your entire card must be covered before the 52nd or above number is called. We left before seeing if someone got it. After each special game and at random times they do a drawing for door prizes. Sometimes this means you get an extra bingo card, sometimes it means getting some cool Ocracoke memorabilia. I started my night lucky. Before I walked in, I found a $1 bill. During the night, I won one raffle that gave me an extra card to play with. Then I got bingo in one of the traditional games. And at the end I won another raffle that gave me a $20 gift card to Zillies! This is a great way to spend a Tuesday night during the summer. Please go support the OVFD either by playing or by volunteering.

Scored a shirt to help support the wild horses on the beach. The lady at the counter was so nice.read more

We stopped in to get a shirt. The lady at the front desk was very nice. They had a great selection…read moreand do such a great job doing what they do. Most of them are volunteers. They're amazing! Make sure to stop by!