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An extended period of hot and humid weather is expected Thur-Sat with heat indices of 100-110 degrees each day. Additionally, a few strong to severe storms are possible Thursday. Remember to stay cool and limit unnecessary strenuous activities outside.

On June 25th, 2023 at approximately 6:14pm, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a watercraft in distress in the area of the fuel dock at the Yacht Club...

At approximately 7:28am on Thursday, June 22 2023, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to respond to a motor vehicle collision on Racetrack Road in the intersection of Manklin Creek Road and Racetrack Road; Worcester Central advised of a two vehicle, head-on accident...

At approximately 9:27pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to respond to a bicycle accident in the area of 499 Ocean Parkway and the Ocean Expressway underpass; Worcester Central advised of a single rider down in the roadway...

On Tuesday May 23, 2023, the Showell and Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Departments conducted a joint training burn at an acquired structure in Showell, MD. While interior fire attacks...

On Monday May 1, 2023 at approximately 9:23am the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident, vehicle vs pedestrian in the area of 1114 Ocean Parkway in South Ocean Pines...

At approximately 2:07pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to respond to a motor vehicle collision on Nicholas Lane at the Bank of Ocean City; Worcester Central advised that a vehicle had struck the bank.

At approximately 6:17am on Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to respond to a motor vehicle collision on Racetrack Road in the area of Adkins Road...

Last night, April 1st, at approximately 8:50pm the community warning sirens activated to alert the residents of Ocean Pines about the Tornado Warning that was issued by the US National Weather Service (Wakefield, Virginia) for our area. Unlike our neighboring communities, the sirens in Ocean Pines only activate when there is a weather warning OR on the first Saturday of the month at 10am for a monthly test.

At approximately 11:30pm on Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to respond to a motor vehicle accident on Racetrack Road in the area of Adkins Road; Worcester Central advised of a two vehicle accident...

Like many other communities across the country with aging populations, Ocean Pines, where the average age is 65, recruiting volunteer firefighters is becoming increasingly challenging. “This is a difficult demographic to recruit from,” said Dave VanGasbeck, president of the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department (OPVFD).

Chief Steve Grunewald and the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department were pleased to welcome Worcester County Commissioner, President Chip Bertino to the monthly business meeting on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

On Wednesday March 8, 2023 at approximately 4:49pm the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire at 13 Hickory Way in South Ocean Pines. Worcester Central advised the caller reported seeing smoke on the second floor of the residence...

The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department conducted a Neighborhood Canvass on Saturday February 25, 2023, in response to the fatal residential structure fire that occurred on February 21, 2023. Volunteer & Career members of the department along with the Worcester County Fire Marshal's office went...

On Thursday February 23, 2023 at approximately 7:13pm the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to respond to a possible residential structure fire. The initial report from Worcester Central was that the caller stated that their neighbor's porch was on fire and their husband was attempting to put it out with a garden hose...