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Confined Space Rescue

February 01, 2023

On Wednesday February 1st, 2023 The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was altered to assist Sussex County, Delaware with a confined space rescue at the Atlantic Concrete facility outside of Millsboro. A crew of five made up of Volunteer and Career personnel responded with Heavy Rescue 11 to assist...

New Years Eve Safety PSA

December 31, 2022

The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind you to be safe on New Year’s Eve. If you are going out to celebrate, please remember if you choose to consume alcoholic beverages, please drink responsibly, and utilize a designated driver.

Structure Fire (Showell)

December 23, 2022

On Friday December 23, 2022 at approximately 7:08pm the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to assist the Showell Volunteer Fire Department with a working structure fire. The initial report from Worcester Central was that fire and smoke were visible...

Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department Wants to Keep You Safe and Warm This Winter

December 22, 2022

As the temperature outside drops, Ocean Pines families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires....

Pedestrian Trapped Under Vehicle

December 17, 2022

On Saturday December 17, 2022 at approximately 12:22pm, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the Village Square Shopping Center for a reported vehicle accident; dispatchers advised a pedestrian was run over by a vehicle...

Vehicle Accident w/Fire

November 13, 2022

On Sunday November 13, 2022 at approximately 1:46am, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Racetrack Road and Cathage Road for a vehicle fire as a result of a motor vehicle accident; dispatchers advised a vehicle was into a tree and the caller could not confirm if there were occupants due to the fire.

Busy few days in the Pines!

October 26, 2022

In the last 48 hours, the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department has been dispatched to two reported structure fires, an active gas leak, a four vehicle accident along with 8 other EMS emergencies. Thanks to our incredibly trained volunteer and career crews along with....

Medical Emergency w/Flyout

October 13, 2022

At approximately 10:49am on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted for a medical emergency; Worcester Central advised that a Medical Alert subscription service reported a patient...

Fire Prevention @ Showell Elementary School

October 11, 2022

On Monday October 10, 2022 the Showell and Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Departments were invited to Showell Elementary School to conduct an educational exercise for the 100th Anniversary of Fire Prevention week; this year's theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”.

Gas Leak- Tree into House

October 09, 2022

Earlier this week, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted for a gas leak on Boston Drive; Worcester Central advised a tree had fallen and uprooted a gas line. Upon arrival units found a large pine tree into a house with an active...

Sunken Vessel w/Fuel Leak

October 09, 2022

At approximately 8:40am on Friday, October 7, 2022, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted for a fuel leak at the Mumford's Landing Marina; Worcester Central advised of a sunken vessel with...

Motorcycle Accident- Racetrack Road

September 18, 2022

At approximately 1:25am on Sunday September 18, 2022, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Racetrack Road; Worcester Central advised of a single motorcycle accident with the rider still down...

Motorcycle Accident- Ocean Expressway

September 17, 2022

At approximately 6:26pm on Saturday September 17, 2022, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted to assist the Showell Volunteer Fire Department with a motor vehicle accident on Ocean Expressway; Worcester Central advised of a single motorcycle accident with the rider still down...

MVC on Ocean Expressway

September 15, 2022

At approximately 1:10pm on Thursday September 15, 2022, the Ocean Pines Vol. Fire Department was alerted for a motor vehicle accident on Ocean Expressway; Worcester Central advised of a single vehicle into a tree...

Water Rescue Drill

August 30, 2022

On Tuesday August 30th, 2022 The Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department hosted a joint water rescue drill with the Showell Volunteer Fire Department at the...
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