“With Respect and Fire, We Lead.”

August 28, 2026 | Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue

On Friday, August 28, members of Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue joined with members of Tasley Volunteer Fire Company for a hands-on vehicle extrication training at the Melfa Fire Station.

The training was conducted in partnership with TNT Rescue and Fire & Safety Equipment Company, giving our firefighters the opportunity to work with specialized rescue ... (Full Story & Photos)

On August 14, 2026, Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue – Station 10 was requested to assist the Virginia Department of Forestry with aerial firefighting operations at the Accomack County Airport.

Tanker 108 (T108) responded to the airport and established a continuous water-supply operation utilizing a nearby fire hydrant. Station 10 personnel supported the operation by supplying water to an aircraft conducting ... (Full Story & Photos)

This is your Melfa Fire Department July run stats... (Full Story & Photos)

Here is your Melfa Volunteer Fire Rescue June call summary... (Full Story & Photos)

🚨 WHO'S READY FOR SOME OF THE BEST PULLED PORK ON VIRGINIA'S EASTERN SHORE?! 🚨

🔥 Mark your calendars! 🔥

The members of Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. invite you to our annual Pulled Pork Lunch or Dinner
Fundraiser!

📅 Friday, August 14th
🕚 11 AM – 6 PM
📍 Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc.
☀️🌧️ Rain or Shine • Dine-In or Take-Out

🍖 Prepared by Ken Blair—a name known for incredible ... (Full Story)

Station 10 and Station 9 responded to the area of Red Bank Lane in Melfa for a report of a watercraft in distress. Upon arrival, crews discovered a sailboat had come into contact with overhead power lines, causing the boat’s mast to catch fire. Chief 9 ( M. Rydberg) established Red Bank Ln command.

The Virginia Marine Police, United States Coast Guard, ANEC, and Accomack County Sheriff’s Office were ... (Full Story & Photos)

On June 7, 2026, at 1:40 p.m., the Melfa Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire in the area of Sturgis House Road. Chief 31 arrived on scene and found a field fire covering approximately 1.5 acres.

Units B10 and T108 responded to the incident. Upon their arrival, command directed crews to contain the fire line and perimeter. Crews used a booster reel to extinguish the fire. They ... (Full Story & Photos)

View the call statistics for the month of May handled by your Melfa Fire Rescue volunteers.... (Full Story & Photos)