We are an all-volunteer fire company that was formally founded in 1888 and currently providing primary fire, rescue, and fire prevention services to the citizens of Pocomoke City and the surrounding unincorporated areas of southern Worcester and southern Somerset counties.
The department maintains a fleet of apparatus consisting of three engines, one aerial platform truck, one rescue, one tanker, one brush truck, one rescue boat, and several utility vehicles.
We assist in the mitigation of approximately 350 fire, rescue, and public service incidents annually, responding from our modern 7-bay fire station, which opened in 2008.
Our members are trained in basic and advanced firefighting techniques, vehicle and technical rescue, hazardous materials, confined space, grain-bin rescue, ice & water rescue, aircraft firefighting, and more.
At full strength, the department retains a diverse roster of approximately 60 dedicated individuals of various
backgrounds and professions. Our membership includes Active Members, Gold-Badge, Life, Cadet, and Auxiliary members. We are the only 100% volunteer department in Worcester County.
Our current station was dedicated on April 27, 2008. The $2.2 million firehouse contains 16,500 square feet with five engine bays facing Market Street and two bays on the 14th Street side of the building. The facility features a showcase lobby where the fire company’s Clapp and Jones steamer, hose cart, and various
historical items are on display.
Other areas include a meeting/training room, lounge, recreation room, bunk room, administration and operation offices, fitness area, engineers’ work room, and various storage and mechanical rooms.
Safety features include an automatic carbon monoxide removal system in the engine bays with full fire sprinkler and detection systems throughout the facility.
An electronic access system provides entry to the building and a video surveillance system provides security. A 100kW generator supplies power in emergency situations.
Members are required to make 50 LOSAP points each year. Members need to earn 40 points in the alarm category, attend 6 meetings, and complete 6 drills. This will total 50 LOSAP points.
LOSAP stands for Length of Service Award Program, which is how we determine a member’s years of service. After meeting LOSAP for three years, members are eligible for a Maryland Tax Credit of $7,000.
