Tractor Trailer truck appeared to have damaged it’s fuel tank, spilling fuel on Rt. 13 near Walt Johnson Rd. (Somerset Co.). Princess Anne Fire Dept., Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. and Worcester Co. Hazmat all responded. Fuel was pumped from the damaged tank. No injuries. Crews were on the scene for approximately 90 minutes.

On Sunday, July 21 at 2:29 p.m. The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Stockton Rd. and Byrd Rd. According to the driver (owner) of the SUV, he was traveling West on Stockton when he noticed excessive heat coming from the engine area. He stopped at Byrd Rd., opened the hood and found fire and smoke. A passer-by stopped to assist and called 911. Engine 102 and Rescue One responded and quickly extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss. There were no injuries.

On 7/10/19 at 2:16 am the PCVFC responded to a single vehicle crash with roll over in the 1900 block of Unionville Road. Rescue 1 arrived to find a Toyota van upside down in a ditch. The vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason, struck the ditch bed, was launched airborne through the trees before coming to rest on its roof several yards from the initial point of impact. The occupant of the vehicle was able to self extricate prior to arrival of fire and EMS units. One patient was transported to PRMC by Pocomoke City EMS. Fire personnel were able to confirm no other occupants were remaining in the vehicle. This crash is being investigated by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

Every year around July 4th The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. has a Chicken Bar-B-Que. This event raises money to help with the operation of the Fire Co. The dinner is a half a chicken, baked beans, potato salad and a roll. It's good! The following are some photos of the event!

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que will be Friday, July 5 and Saturday July 6, 2019 at the location South of Pocomoke City.