Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

09/04/2026

Today, members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. gathered with family and friends to lay our brother, Gold Badge Member #113 Terry Sommers, to rest with full firefighter honors.

It was a fitting and meaningful service honoring Terry’s many years of dedication and service to our Fire Company and community.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Sommers family and continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Terry. Your service is complete. We’ll take it from here.

08/31/2026

As students head back to school, remember to slow down, stay alert, and watch for children walking to bus stops, crossing streets, and getting on and off school buses.

🛑 Give them a BRAKE! Slow down in school zones and neighborhoods, and always stop for school buses when their red lights are activated.

A few extra seconds of patience can help make sure every child gets to school—and back home—safely.

From all of us at the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co., we wish our students, teachers, school staff, and families a safe, successful, and great school year! 🚒📚

08/28/2026

It is with deep regret that the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. announces the passing of Gold Badge Member Terry Sommers, who answered his last alarm on August 26, 2026.

Terry joined the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. in February 1969 as a Firefighter. After many years of active service, Terry transitioned to Gold Badge Membership ( #113) and later became a Life Member. During his years with the company, Terry served as President, served on various committees, and was involved in pivotal decisions that helped shape the direction of the Fire Company.

We are grateful for Terry’s many years of dedicated service to the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. and the community we serve. His contributions and service will forever remain a part of the history and legacy of our company.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sommers family, his friends, and all who knew him during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Terry. Your service is complete.

08/27/2026

TBT: A Look Back at Pocomoke Fire History

What an incredible look into the early years of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co.!

Shared by ShoreBorn, this photograph is believed by one of our company historians to date between 1908 and 1922 and shows members of our Fire Company standing in front of the firehouse.

Look closely behind them and you’ll see another familiar piece of our history—our Clapp & Jones steam fire engine. More than a century later, that same steamer is still owned by the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. and is proudly preserved on display in the foyer of our firehouse.

These men were among the generations of volunteers who helped build the foundation of our Fire Company. Today, our members are proud to continue the legacy they forged and the tradition of neighbors volunteering to protect neighbors that began with our organization in 1888.

100% volunteer then. 100% volunteer today.

Thank you to ShoreBorn for sharing this incredible piece of Pocomoke City history!

08/21/2026

Last night, members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. completed our monthly apparatus and equipment checks to ensure everything is ready and in proper working order when called upon.

Following truck checks, Captain Noah King led members through our monthly drill, focusing on forcible entry methods and techniques.

Regular training and equipment checks help ensure our members and apparatus are prepared when our community needs us most.

08/20/2026

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08/13/2026

Throw Back Thursday!

🚒 Throwing it back to a trip to the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company! We got a closer look at this incredible 1923 American LaFrance fire engine and learned more about its history and the important role it played in the community. ❤️

Want to see the full story? Check out the segment in the comments below! 🎥🔥

08/05/2026

Worcester County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and your voice is essential. This plan guides how we reduce risk from storms, flooding, coastal hazards, and other threats that impact our homes, businesses, and daily life.

📅 Public Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Pocomoke City Community Center, 1410 Market St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

08/05/2026

07/29/2026

Have you seen it yet? Check out this special segment from 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 featuring the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co’s historic 𝟭𝟴𝟳𝟲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗽𝗽 & 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿—a piece of firefighting history that was displayed at America’s Centennial Celebration in Philadelphia and is still proudly owned by our department today. The crew also took a look at several of our apparatus and even enjoyed a ride aboard our 1923 American LaFrance.

A special thank you to DelmarvaLife for highlighting our department, our history, and the volunteers who have proudly served this community since 𝟭𝟴𝟴𝟴. We remain 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆, and we are honored to continue that tradition today.

To learn more about our history—or if you’re interested in becoming a member—visit 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.𝗰𝗼𝗺

DelmarvaLife's Alexis Griess is at the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company learning their history and checking out their antique fire engines.