Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

09/12/2026

Always remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the innocent lives lost on this tragic day.

09/11/2026

Members attended the 9/11 Remembrance Event in Ocean City this evening.

09/10/2026

09/04/2026

Today is the first Monday of the month, so be prepared for the siren test this evening.

A siren test in Wicomico County, MD is part of the county’s Citizen Warning/Alert Siren System, which is designed to alert residents and visitors about an imminent hazard such as a tornado or other severe weather threat.

The monthly test is not an emergency alert — it’s a routine check to ensure the sirens are working properly. It helps residents confirm they can hear the alert tone and review their emergency preparedness procedures.

Frequency: Every first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM (some sources list 7:30 PM; check local fire department or county updates for exact timing)

Duration: A single 120‑second sustained alert tone is emitted

Location: Sirens are located at local fire departments and at three sites maintained by the Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services

What to Do During a Test
Stay calm and stop what you are doing.
Seek shelter if you are outdoors.
Tune into local news media for updates.
Do not call 9‑1‑1 unless you have a life‑threatening

If the siren sounds outside of its scheduled test:
Stay calm.
Stop what you are doing.
Seek shelter immediately.
Tune into local news for details.
Avoid using the phone unless necessary for safety

Key point: Wicomico County’s sirens do not sound an “All Clear” tone, so you must rely on local news to know when the danger has passed

In short, a siren test is a scheduled, non‑emergency check to ensure the county’s warning system is operational and to give residents a chance to practice their emergency response.

To learn more: https://www.wicomicocounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/3517/Citizen-Warning-Alert-Notification-Plan----Web-Page-6-25-15?bidId=

09/01/2026

We are extended our canned food drive through October! Thank you to everyone who has been so generous!

08/25/2026

On behalf of our members, thank you Pohanka of Salisbury for being a major sponsor of our Annual Outdoorsman Raffle!