“With Respect and Fire, We Lead.”

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)

🚑 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)