Carova Beach Volunteer Fire and Rescue was recognized by the State of North Carolina Department of Insurance and the State Fire Marshal as a rated department in 1998. This department continues to comply with the state requirements and to maintain its 9-S rating, with compliance audits in 2001 and 2007.
CBVFR has over 40 active members and boasts a fleet of 10 fire, emergency, and rescue vehicles, housed in a 6000 square foot station including an adjacent 100 square foot lighted helicopter pad.