Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Dept. Called To Excavator Fire

Fire can turn up anywhere.  And unless it's a camp fire or control burn or the small flames from candles on a birthday cake, we hope it never finds its way into our lives for any reason.

With the farming season beginning to slow for the year this is what a farmer did not need.  Eguipment is not cheap!

From the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company website:

August 29-11 4:50 p.m.

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co responded to an excavator fire, located on Hayward Road, in Somerset County. When firefighters arrived they found the piece of equipment blazing from the engine compartment. Quick action by the fighters kept the fire from spreading.

There were on injuries reported.

NEW VIDEO!!

This surprised me and pleases me a greatly  Some think firefighting   is no big deal.  Regardless of the type of fire EVERY fire is an important matter that needs to be tended to in the least amout of time.

These guys can do that job and do it very well.

To see more photos and more new video go to:

http://pocomokefire.com/

~Fire Department BBQ Chicken THIS Saturday~

Pocomoke Fire Department Called To Assist Pocomoke City Public Works

On August 27, 2011 at 6:17 PM the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company was called to assist Pocomoke City Public works with a tree on a residence. 

 As a result of the high winds and heavy rains caused by Hurricane Irene at the time a  large tree in the yard of a residence on 10th Street split into two sections causing one half to fall onto the home while the other section blocked 10th Street.

According to Chief Dick Gladding the residents were home at the time and stated that they heard a  loud POP!

No in the home was injured but could not stay in the home due to safety reasons.

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FIREMAN'S FAMOUS CHICKEN BBQ

If you missed the chance to buy some of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Departments delicious barbecued chicken in July  here's another chance!

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.

CHICKEN BBQ
SATURDAY - AUGUST 6
MARKET ST. AT 14 th. STREET

The menu will include: 1/2 a bbq chicken and a roll

 Price  $6.00  ~ Carryout ONLY

Limited number of dinners available so get there early!

NO advanced ticket sales

Don't Forget The CAR WASH - TODAY

Show your support for these young men and women in training to be part of the wonderful fire department Pocomoke is proud of.

Have the cleanest vehicle in town!!!

The Cadets of The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. will have a CAR WASH on

Saturday, July 16 from 10 til 2
at the fire station.....1410 Market St.

Money raised from the car wash will buy equipment for the Cadet Program of the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.

Thank you for your support!!

CAR WASH On Saturday

Show your support for these young men and women in training to be part of the wonderful fire department Pocomoke is proud of.

Have the cleanest vehicle in town!!!

The Cadets of The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. will have a CAR WASH on

Saturday, July 16 from 10 til 2
at the fire station.....1410 Market St.

Money raised from the car wash will buy equipment for the Cadet Program of the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.

Thank you for your support!!

~FIREMAN'S CHICKEN BBQ BEGINS TODAY~

POCOMOKE CITY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

2011 ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ

July 1st, 2nd, 3rd -

Route 13- South of Pocomoke City

Menu includes:
Half BBQ Chicken & Baked Beans & Potato Salad &Roll

$7.00 Adults / $8.00 at the door.
Sunday sales while supply lasts

Tickets can be purchased from any Pocomoke Firefighter OR at First Shore Federal- Market St. in Pocomoke.

Take some home tonight!

Chicken BBQ This Weekend- Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. Is Cooking!!

2011 Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.
 Annual Chicken B-B-Q

July 1st, 2nd, 3rd -

Route 13- South of Pocomoke City

Menu includes:
Half BBQ Chicken <> Baked Beans <> Potato Salad <> Roll

$7.00 Adults <> $8.00 at the door.
Sunday sales while supply lasts

Tickets can be purchased from any Pocomoke Firefighter OR at First Shore Federal- Market St. in Pocomoke.

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company Hosts Convention

The Del-Mar-Va Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention to be hosted by
The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

Ron Taylor, Convention Chairman

 

On April 28, 29 & 30, 2011 The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. will host the 82nd Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's Assoc. and the The 77th Ladies Auxiliary Convention. The Association members include fire and rescue stations from Wilmington, DE to Cape Charles, VA

On Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., there will be a "Meet the Host" function at the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. - 1410 Market St.

On Friday, April 29, 2011 starting at 9:00 a.m., the opening ceremony and meetings will be held at the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. - in the Community Center. Friday evening will be the associations annual banquet, also at the community Center - beginning at 6 p.m.

On Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 9 a.m., there will be the Memorial Service at Bethany United Methodist Church (next to the Post Office in Downtown Pocomoke City). This service will recognize all of the deceased members.  Pocomoke members recognized  will be Raymond Spence, firefighter and Joy Parsons, Ladies  Auxillary member.

The meetings will resume, at the Community Center, following this service with the election and swearing in of officers of the Delmarva Vol. Firemen's Assoc. for 2011-2012.

Tommy Trice, a member of the Denton Volunteer Fire Co., is the present president of the association and Barbara Starkey, a member of the Easton Ladies Auxiliary, is the present president of the Delmarva Ladies Auxiliary.

The Convention is closed following a parade at 2 p.m.

The parade will stage at the Pocomoke City Middle School...travel 8th St. to Market St. and then South on Market Street, concluding at the Fire Station (1410 Market St.).

The reviewing stand will be located in front of Hartley Hall Nursing Home.

The general public is invited to attend the opening ceremonies on Friday at 9 a.m. and are welcome to enjoy the parade of antique and modern firefighting equipment and marching members of the Associations member companies.

Awards will be presented at the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co., 1410 Market St., following the parade.

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Structure Fire In Pocomoke

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office investigated a residential structure fire on January 15, 2011.

The fire was reported at approximately 1 pm by an occupant of the dwelling involved in the fire. First arriving fire units reported heavy fire showing from a single-story residential dwelling.

Firefighters from the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company quickly extinguished the fire. Stockton Volunteer Fire Company assisted with the extinguishment of the fire and remained on the scene for approximately 2 hours.

The dwelling was occupied at the time the fire by Terri Jones. Jones was able to escape and no injuries were reported. The dwelling is located at 523 Young Street, Pocomoke, Maryland in Worcester County.

The fire originated near a portable kerosene heater. During the course of the investigation, it was determined the kerosene heater was filled with gasoline, not kerosene. The fire is listed as accidental.

The occupant of the dwelling is being assisted by the American Red Cross

Anyone with additional questions or comments should contact Chief Deputy Matt Owens at 410-632-5666 ext. 2 or mowens@wcfmo.org.

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Pocomoke Fire Dept. Battles Blaze On Rehobeth Road

REHOBETH — A fire that damaged three outbuildings at a Rehobeth Road property is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

The fire at 10:30 a.m. Saturday caused $250,000 in damages to two pole buildings and a masonry outbuilding on property owned by William Beauchamp III. The glow from the fire could be seen miles from the scene.

Some of the buildings housed farm equipment, vehicles, straw and hay.

Other company responding with Pocomoke Fire Dept. were: Girdletree, New Church, Marion, Princess Anne and Stockton.
No injuries were reported and the fire was brought under control in two hours.


Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the fire marshal’s Salisbury office at 410-713-3780.

More photos and news about all this wonderful fire department does: http://www.pocomokefire.com/
photos Pocomoke Fire Dept.

~~ Pocomoke Fire Department~~

Saturday, Sept. 25th. The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. and The Pocomoke City Ambulance Co. will participate in Community Safety Day at Lowe's in Pocomoke City.
9:30 til 2

Weather permitting....The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. will conduct a control burn Sunday Sept.26th. near Walnut and 2nd Sts. beginning at 7 a.m. We will burning a rather large house. This will cause some street closings and some smoke in the area.

Pocomoke Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company will have their Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q

July 2nd, 3rd, & 4th on Route 13

South of Pocomoke City.

The menu includes: 1/2 chicken, baked beans, potato salad and a roll.
cost is $7.00 by Ticket and $8.00 without(at the door).

Sunday sales will be while supplies last.

Tickets are available from any Pocomoke Fireman or at First Shore Federal on Market Street in Pocomoke City.

This is one of the main fundraisers for the Fire Company, your support is appreciated.

Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday.

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Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company Chicken BBQ

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company will have their Annual Chicken Bar-B-Q

July 2nd, 3rd, & 4th on Route 13

South of Pocomoke City.

The menu includes: 1/2 chicken, baked beans, potato salad and a roll.

Donation: Adults $8.00, at the door $9.00.

Sunday sales will be while supplies last.

Tickets are available from any Pocomoke Fireman or at First Shore Federal on Market Street in Pocomoke City.

This is one of the main fundraisers for the Fire Company, your support is appreciated.

Mike Dean Inducted Into HALL OF FAME

Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. member, Mike Dean, inducted into the
Delamrva Vol. Fireman's Association
HALL OF FAME

(L TO R) Corey Dean, (Son & Capt. of the PCVFC); Corey's wife Andrea; Darlene (Mike's wife); Mike; Gina Dean (one of Mike's Daughters)



Mike Dean began his service with the PCVFC in 1975. He has served many administrative offices, including - Secretary, Vice President & President. Line office duties consisted of Training Officer, Second LT., First LT., Captain, and Assistant Chief. Mike is currently the Company Chaplain.

Mike has received the "Fireman of the Year" award. The award is based on the nominee's involvement and accomplishments during the past company year. This includes exceptional and meritorious achievement, outstanding or superior performance worthy of public example and awareness of the company.

Mike advanced his training in the ambulance company and became a Cardiac Rescue Technician (CRT). In 1987, The Maryland Medical Examiner's Office solicited him to become a Forensic investigator for Worcester County. He has been serving his community and the county in that capacity ever since.

In 1997 Mike was hired by Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury to manage the newly purchased Holloway Melson Funeral Home in Pocomoke City (now Holloway Funeral Home of Pocmoke City)

People that know Mike Dean trust and respect him. Whether he responds to their home driving a Mustang Convertible, fire truck, an ambulance, or a hearse, they feel confident in his ability to handle their need. Mike has committed every aspect of his life to serving the people of Pocomoke City.

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~~~Certainly a wonderful family to be honored to know. Mike has worked so hard to achieve this goal and I'm sure he gave no thought to the honor as he went around the community doing the good deeds he has done for many, many years. I'm proud of you, Mike and thanks for always being there for me and my family.~~~

COMMUNITY CENTER/BANQUET FACILITY DEDICATION

This Sunday, April 25, exactly 2 years after the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company dedicated their new firehouse, the fire company is dedicating their adjacent Community Center at 1410 Market Street.

An Open House will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and will feature tours of the magnificent new Community Center banquet facility.

At 3:00 PM, a cornerstone ceremony will be held. The time capsule from the Fifth Street firehouse cornerstone dedicated in 1939 will be opened by the senior members of the fire company. The contents of the time capsule will be revealed and should prove interesting. A time capsule containing modern materials will then be set in the new cornerstone.

Following the cornerstone ceremony, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Companys new tanker truck will be dedicated and placed in service. The purchase of the tanker was made possible through a Homeland Security grant to the fire service.

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Another true asset to Pocomoke!