“With Respect and Fire, We Lead.”

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

🚑 Congratulations to Fire Chief Greg Nottingham! 🚑

The members of Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. proudly congratulate Fire Chief Greg Nottingham on successfully passing his National Registry EMT examination and becoming a certified EMT-Basic!

Chief Nottingham’s dedication to the fire and EMS service continues to set an outstanding example for our department and community. Even while serving ... (Full Story & Photos)

🚑 Congratulations to EMT-B Isabell Parker! 🚑

The members of Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc. would like to congratulate Isabell Parker on successfully passing her National Registry EMT examination and becoming a certified EMT-Basic!

This achievement reflects tremendous dedication, perseverance, and commitment to serving others. We are incredibly proud of Isabell for reaching this important ... (Full Story & Photos)

Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief RJ Nottingham and his wife Ameriah Nottingham on the birth of their beautiful baby girl,

Eleanor Marie Nottingham!

Eleanor made her grand entrance on May 19, 2026, at 8:59 PM weighing 6 lbs 11 oz and measuring 19 inches long.
Mom, dad, and baby are all doing great, and we could not be happier for the Nottingham family during this exciting and special ... (Full Story & Photos)

This EMS Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank all of the dedicated EMS providers who answer the call day and night to serve our community. From medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents to critical life-saving care, our EMS personnel are there when people need help the most.
At Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co., Inc., we are incredibly proud of our EMTs, Advanced EMTs, Paramedics, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Support your hometown heroes and represent the department in style! 🚒🇺🇸 The online team store is now open with a variety of apparel including hoodies, jerseys, t-shirts, and more.

Whether you’re a member, supporter, family member, or community partner, every purchase helps support our department and mission to serve the Eastern Shore community.

🛒 Visit the online store by scanning the QR code ... (Full Story & Photos)

Here are the April call totals ... (Full Story & Photos)

On May 3, 2026, the Melfa Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company, Inc. was alerted to assist with a working residential structure fire in the 14000 block of Shell Bridge Road in Painter.

Tanker 108 responded to the incident. Upon arrival, command directed Tanker 108 to establish a water supply operation by tying into Engine 12-5 and supplying them with water. Additional crew members from Tanker 108 assisted ... (Full Story & Photos)