Stockton Vol. Fire Company

06/11/2026

Be advised the burn ban is still in effect and enforced by the Worcester County Government, Maryland Fire Marshals Office

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All previously issued outdoor burn permits remain rescinded and no new burn permits will be issued while the burn ban remains in effect.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

Yesterday at 2134 hours, your Stockton Volunteers were alerted to a working residential structure fire at the 3100 block of Blackbeard Road to assist Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. in VA. Wagon 2, Tanker 2, and Command 2 all made a response to the scene. Personnel underwent overhaul operations upon arrival.

Your Stockton Volunteers remain ready to serve!

Released Authority Public Information Officer Jerred A. Johnson. Media Inquiries to [email protected]

06/06/2026

Your Stockton Volunteers are back at Girdletree Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. for their Annual Bike Bash on standby with Command 2 and Wagon 2 on this beautiful Saturday!

06/01/2026

Happy June!!! With a new month comes the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company Monthly Report! We had a total of 15 calls for service, including 6 medical, 2 motor vehicle accidents, 4 reported structure fires (2 of them working), and 3 fire alarm activations.

We also were able to attend the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial Ceremony to honor Chief Neil A. Payne. In addition, we held our annual boot drive fundraiser and placed Command 2 in service! Lastly, we announced our new building initiative, which will be an ongoing effort with more details to follow!

Another successful month for Stockton VFC!

Released Authority Public Information Officer Jerred A. Johnson. Media Inquiries to [email protected]

05/27/2026

Big things are happening in Stockton! We as a company are happy to announce that we are looking to construct a new addition to our station in the near future! While details are limited and the process has just begun, we are looking forward to sharing our progress as we advance toward our goal.

Fire Chief Tim Jerschied states, “Due to our recent purchases of Brush 2 and Marine 2, we have been at a tactical disadvantage within our station. Adding more apparatus and not expanding our station since 2015, over 10 years ago, has really made it clear that we have outgrown our current station.”

President Brock Payne states, “This has long been discussed as a need for our company, and we are excited to finally have this project start. We hope to build a very practical addition that will last our company for years to come.”

Stay tuned for updates!

Released Authority Public Information Officer Jerred A. Johnson. Media Inquiries to [email protected]

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is not an “extended weekend” or just another holiday, it’s a day set aside to remember those we have lost in the battle for a greater nation. All of those who have served deserve recognition and we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice specifically once a year. This day and every day we thank you!

05/22/2026

Happy EMS Week to all our volunteers and paid staff! We are grateful for all of your help, including Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company Inc and Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for being the transport units in our district! Our community thanks you!

05/21/2026

Your Stockton Volunteers had a busy Tuesday this week! Starting off with a call for service at 1806 hours, we were dispatched to the 2100 block of Fleming Road in Greenbackville for a motor vehicle accident. Rescue Engine 2 made a response and assisted with scene management and traffic control. Shortly after around 1900 hours, we conducted our monthly drill on pump operations and dry hydrants. Overall a great night!

Photos courtesy of Chief T. Jerscheid. Released Authority Public Information Officer Jerred A. Johnson. Media Inquiries to [email protected]

05/11/2026

You may have seen the newest addition to the Stockton fleet around town: Command 2! Fully outfitted and ready for duty, Command 2 offers medical assist equipment, command and coordination equipment, and even swift water capabilities such as towing the marine unit and carrying equipment and personnel to the scene. We are happy to have this unit on the road to better serve YOU, the community!

Released Authority Public Information Officer Jerred A. Johnson. Media Inquiries to [email protected]

05/07/2026

Thank you to WBOC for covering this important topic. 3 years without being able to alert our volunteers and even the general public of potential disasters in the area is a grave concern of our. We appreciate the County Commissioners taking this matter seriously.

Worcester County is moving forward with a more than $1.4 million upgrade to its outdoor emergency warning siren system, a project local fire officials say is especially important in the