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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...

On Tuesday February 21, 2023 at approximately 5:58pm the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire with possible entrapment at 116 Seafarer Lane in North Ocean Pines. It is with great sorrow that we share that a male victim unfortunately succumbed to thier injuries as a result of the fire.

On Saturday February 18, 2023 at approximately 2:00pm the Ocean Pines Volunteer Fire Department was alerted to assist the Showell Volunteer Fire Department with a water rescue. The initial report from Worcester Central was that a kayaker was potentially drowning...

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...

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.

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...

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....

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...

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.