Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

06/21/2026

Reserve Engine 101 represented the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company at the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Parade in Berlin, Maryland. Pictured left to right are Firefighter Larry Fykes, Chaplain Mike Dean, Cadet Johnathan Dean, and Calvin Dean.
📸: M. Dean & MIEMSS

06/20/2026

Worcester Co., MD - On June 20, 2026, at 8:01 a.m., the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and mutual aid companies were alerted for a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Fourth Street.

Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene to find smoke showing from the rear of a two-story residence. A fire was located in the kitchen and contained to the stove and adjoining cabinets.

The fire was extinguished by EMS personnel with a portable fire extinguisher prior to the arrival of fire apparatus. Firefighters removed the stove and conducted brief overhaul of the involved area to ensure complete extinguishment. Ventilation of the structure to clear residual smoke from the residence was also completed.

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to investigate the incident.

Chief Eric Denston had command of the incident.

No injuries were reported.

06/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming T.J. Autry as the newest Probationary Member of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company!

We are excited to have T.J. join our department and begin his journey in the fire service. By stepping forward to serve his community, T.J. is becoming part of a proud tradition of volunteerism that has protected Pocomoke City and the surrounding area for generations.

Welcome to the Pocomoke Fire family, T.J.!

Interested in serving your community? The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company is always looking for new members to join our firefighting and emergency response team. Whether you’re interested in becoming a firefighter, are between the ages of 16 and 17 and would like to join our Cadet Program, or would like to support our mission through the Auxiliary, there is a place for you at Station 100. Visit our website for more information or reach out to us with any questions about membership opportunities.

06/17/2026

6/17/26 at 2:25 PM: Pocomoke units are currently assisting Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services with helicopter landing zone behind Pocomoke Middle School for a medical emergency. MSP Trooper 6 is en-route to the scene.

Please avoid the area of the basketball courts in the rear as the area will be temporarily closed during helicopter landing operations.

Designated LZ: Pocomoke Middle School.

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

Free car seat inspections at our station on June 30! Scan the barcode to register.

Please contact the Maryland Department of Health with any questions.

06/11/2026

Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4, 2026, remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundwater levels that significantly increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires.

Since the burn ban was enacted, fire officials have continued to monitor weather conditions, precipitation totals, and environmental indicators throughout the county. While portions of the region have received isolated rainfall, conditions remain sufficiently dry to warrant continued restrictions on outdoor burning activities.

"Protecting our communities, visitors, and responding emergency personnel remains our top priority," said Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens. "Even a small outdoor fire can quickly spread under current conditions, threatening homes, businesses, agricultural properties, and environmentally sensitive areas."

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning activities within Worcester County, including debris burning and open burning operations. The following exceptions remain in effect:
• Proper use of gas and charcoal grills
• Campfires at commercial campgrounds
• Campfires at State and Federal campgrounds
• Permitted official Town of Ocean City bonfires
• Private recreational campfires limited to a fire area of two feet in diameter and three feet in height
• Public fireworks displays
• Authorized volunteer fire company training exercises

All previously issued outdoor burn permits remain rescinded and no new burn permits will be issued while the burn ban remains in effect.

Residents are encouraged to exercise caution with any approved ignition source and to properly dispose of smoking materials. Fire officials also remind the public that sparks from equipment, vehicles, grills, and campfires can ignite dry vegetation and lead to dangerous fire conditions.

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office, Department of Environmental Programs, and local fire departments will continue to monitor conditions and evaluate the need for the burn ban. The restriction will remain in place until environmental conditions improve sufficiently to allow for the safe resumption of outdoor burning activities.

For additional information regarding the burn ban, contact the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office at (410) 632-5666

06/08/2026

Worcester Co., MD - On June 8, 2026, at 1:25 p.m., the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle crash on Old Snow Hill Rd. involving a vehicle that struck a building.

Units arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle that had impacted the structure, causing significant damage to the building. The driver was not injured as a result of the crash.

There were no occupants inside the adjacent office area at the time of the incident.

A building inspector was requested to evaluate the structural integrity of the building and assess the extent of the damage.

The crash is being investigated by the Pocomoke City Police Department. No further details are available at this time.

06/04/2026

Pocomoke units are currently on-scene assisting Somerset County units with this outside fire.

06/04/2026

🎉 Happy 100th Birthday, Mary Frances Riggin! 🎉

Today, the members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and Auxiliary are proud to wish Mary Frances Riggin a very happy 100th birthday.

Mary Frances is part of a family whose roots run deep within our organization. Her late husband, Herman Taylor, was a member of the fire company, as was her late son, Ron Taylor. Her daughter-in-law, Jean Taylor, remains an active Auxiliary member today, and her grandson, Wade Taylor, proudly continues the family’s tradition of service as a firefighter.

We are honored to celebrate this incredible milestone and grateful for the generations of dedication this family has given to our community.

Please join us in wishing Mary Frances a very happy 100th birthday! 🎂