Onancock Volunteer Fire Department Inc.

04/30/2026

We wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the Department of Public Safety personnel assigned to our station, who have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and ownership in their duties.

Their tireless efforts have not only supported our volunteer stations across the county but also ensured the provision of critical assistance with emergency responses, maintenance of station cleanliness, and thorough equipment checks.

In addition to their required daily tasks, these individuals have gone above and beyond their responsibilities, showcasing a remarkable level of commitment and care. We appreciate the meticulous attention to detail and the high level of service they have provided, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts and achieving great outcomes together.

Their contributions have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication.

04/29/2026

We extend our sincerest congratulations to Kera Finney and Brian DeBauche, of our department on successfully completing the Eastern Shore Fire Training Center's Firefighter 1 course.

Additionally, we offer our congratulations to the participating members from Eastville Volunteer Fire Co., CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO., Tasley Vol. Fire Company, Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company, and Parksley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. The completion of this course is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of the students, their families, and station personnel.

Our instructional staff, comprised of members from Onancock and the Department of Public Safety, take great pride in the accomplishments of their students and the support systems that facilitate their training.

We commend everyone's efforts and look forward to their continued growth, with the final hazardous materials operations course scheduled for May.

04/26/2026

We extend our sincere congratulations to the EMT-Basic program graduates of Northampton County Dept. Of EMS who have successfully completed the course. Notably, all of these individuals voluntarily enrolled in the program, driven by commitments to their respective volunteer fire or EMS agencies, or to enhance their prospects for future career opportunities. The achievement of your program and the dedication exhibited by these individuals is truly commendable. Northampton County Dept of EMS

04/24/2026

We are proud to partner with our friend with Greenbackville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., CHINCOTEAGUE VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. and staff with Accomack County Department of Public Safety to provide this needed resource for the region.

04/20/2026

We extend our sincerest gratitude to all volunteers, both within our esteemed department, local neighbors and nationwide, in recognition of National Volunteer Week.

The selfless contributions of volunteers in today's fire and EMS services often go unheralded, yet consistently deliver exceptional results. As individuals rely on your dedication daily, we acknowledge the invaluable role you play.

Every aspect of volunteer work, whether donning protective gear or supporting administrative functions, is crucial to our collective success, and for this, we offer our heartfelt thanks.

04/13/2026

We extend our gratitude to the Eastern Shore of Virginia 911 Center for their tireless efforts in maintaining the safety and awareness of our community and public safety professionals through the 911 system.

It is noteworthy that 911 dispatchers are frequently overlooked as first or front-line workers, yet they are the ones who respond to calls and provide initial assistance via telephone in every emergency situation where 911 is contacted.

These professionals serve as the first point of care in the emergency response system, offering critical guidance on various matters such as CPR instructions, crisis intervention, and call transfers to relevant agencies or jurisdictions.

We appreciate the dedication of the ESVA dispatchers and acknowledge their invaluable contributions during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter!

03/26/2026

Congratulations to member and DPS Fire/Medic Walker Fluhart for completing his EMS regional sanctioning as a Paramedic this week! He has met all of the requirements, which includes hundreds of hours of classroom and hands on skills, clinical hours in the field and hospital settings as well as many personal hours studying to prepare. Walker is now released to practice as a paramedic under the guidance of the Operational Medical Director! Also completing their sanctioning was Alex Courtney (Paramedic) and Jared Butts (Intermediate), as employees of Accomack County Dept. Of Public Safety! Great job to everyone!! Pictured below is Walker with his wife, Heather!

03/07/2026

Please take a look at the Historic Onancock Schools newsletter and support them in their time of need.

Email from Friends of Onancock School Everything You Need to Know About the Recent Fire Information about the Fire What You Need to Know... On Saturday, January 31st at 7:13 am - a fire at Histori

03/06/2026

I am pleased to report that ALL students have successfully completed and passed all portions of the Driver Aerial Operator course that was held recently.

Congratulations to the following students:
Austin Bagwell
Cody Britton
Chris Cafaro
Joseph Eller
Walker Fluhart
Wayne Marhsall
RJ Nottingham
Austin White