when a fire destroyed the barn and carriage house at Kerr Place.
That fire prompted talk among the townspeople about organizing a fire company, but it would take a devastating fire in 1887, which left the business district of the town in ashes, to make the fire department a reality...
May 19, 2025
t has coordinated and developed, in partnership with Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. and the Accomack County Department of Public Safety, the Eastern Shore’s very own and first, Regional Technical Rescue Team. This is a huge benefit to our local communities as no… Continue reading Regional Technical Rescue Team
April 18, 2025
ament registration is now open!! We look forward to seeing you on the golf course!! Fri, Jul 11 at 10 AM 9th Annual Fairway for Firefighters Golf Tournament Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
April 03, 2025
aining equipment to outfit our rescue company has been delivered. This equipment is top of the line and the most versatile selection to serve our region. Through generous donations from The Perdue Foundation, the Town of Onancock and the Town of Onley, we purchased nearly $200,000 of… Continue reading Donations from The Perdue Foundation
April 01, 2025
uest assistance with filling two fire protection tanks that supply their buildings sprinkler systems. Due to a malfunction, the pumps that typically fill the tanks, are in need of repair and not working presently. With the assistance of Tasley Vol. Fire Company and Parksley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc,… Continue reading Fire Protection Tanks Filled
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