| October |
| 10/19/2026 |
A special thank you tonight goes out to the Sons of American Legion Squadron 159 for their generous donation of $10,000! |
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| September |
| 09/26/2026 |
PSA: If you are on Chincoteague and want to leave we are advising that it should be done before the tide starts to rise again |
| 09/26/2026 |
Due to the flooding at this time, please stay at home if at all possible there have been an abundance of emergencies and emergency crews would like to keep all roadways clear and residence and visitors safe for this tide so please stay in safe spaces at t |
| 09/24/2026 |
On Monday 9/21/26 at the regular September meeting the membership of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company elected the following members to their offices |
| 09/24/2026 |
If you’re in town for fall roundup stop by the Refuge Inn for some of our apparel! |
| 09/24/2026 |
In memory of Hal Clark who died in the line of duty 16 years ago today serving with Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company |
| 09/23/2026 |
The causeway has been reopened at this time |
| 09/22/2026 |
Injured Pony Update:
We are pleased to report that all ponies who have undergone treatment for the various injuries and illnesses since and before Pony Penning are all recovering nicely, a few will start to make their way back in the coming months once t |
| 09/11/2026 |
A solemn day for the fire service and the entire country |
| 09/10/2026 |
Today we lay to rest one fervent supporter and volunteer |
| 09/04/2026 |
This morning at 0252 hours, we were alerted for a Residential Structure Fire at 3418 Main Street, Chincoteague |
| 09/03/2026 |
Please join us for a ceremony remembering 9/11 at Robert Reed Park! |
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| August |
| 08/28/2026 |
This morning at 1010 hours Stations 3,4 were alerted for an Accident with Unknown Injuries at the intersection of Church Street and Willow Street |
| 08/28/2026 |
This morning at 0815 hours Stations 3,4,1,2,25 were paged out for a working residential fire at 3739 Main Street |
| 08/25/2026 |
Early this morning Stations 3,4,1,2 were alerted for a Commercial Fire at 4130 Main Street, Shore Stop, for an odor of smoke |
| 08/17/2026 |
Press Release:
On Friday 8/14 Pony Committee Members were contacted by National Park Service Management from Assateague National Seashore (Maryland) |
| 08/13/2026 |
Update on Wildfire’s Phoenix:
Through pony penning tedious care was given to Phoenix, she seemed to be behaving a lot like the other swamp cancer ponies |
| 08/03/2026 |
Pony Penning Recap Part 3
Beach Walk
This is the coolest ride we do all week |
| 08/02/2026 |
Pony Penning Recap Part 1: Southern Roundup
What a way to start Pony Penning! |
| 08/02/2026 |
Pony Penning Recap Part 2
Northern Roundup
To say the weather was fantastic for this ride would be an understatement |
| 08/01/2026 |
2026 Raffle Drawings |
| 08/01/2026 |
Tonight Only! |
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| July |
| 07/30/2026 |
Friday Return Swim Information:
Cowboys will leave the carnival at 5:15 am with an estimated in the water time of 6 am |
| 07/29/2026 |
All the ponies and foals made the swim and walk to the carnival safe and sound! |
| 07/28/2026 |
NEPTUNE TICKETS:
You can start buying them again in the morning at 8am at the information stand |
| 07/28/2026 |
Carnival is closed tonight, Tuesday 7/28 due to rain and thunderstorms |
| 07/28/2026 |
FOAL INFORMATION:
Paint:
Orange: No Swim, there’s a few painted Orange by mistake
Green: Buyback
Pink/Purple: Fall Pickup
Buyback Selections: These are foals we are keeping for the herd, they will be sold to the highest bidder for the right to name t |
| 07/27/2026 |
We have a surprise! |
| 07/26/2026 |
Sunday Northern Herd Roundup Update:
Despite their best efforts to elude us, all of the stallions, mares, and foals have been brought in to the north corral |
| 07/24/2026 |
Injured/Sick Pony and Abandoned Newborn Post
Last Sunday Wildfire’s Phoenix was spotted standing all alone, head slouching for quite awhile |
| 07/24/2026 |
Carnival is back tonight! |
| 07/22/2026 |
We’re excited to share our special one-hour DelmarvaLife episode celebrating the traditions, volunteers, and community spirit of the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company! |
| 07/21/2026 |
The most popular raffle is about to begin! |
| 07/18/2026 |
Last night at 22:56 hours Station 3 was alerted for an Accident With Injury in the area of Mosquito Creek Bridge |
| 07/17/2026 |
Chincoteague Road is Closed at this time for an accident with a vehicular fire |
| 07/17/2026 |
Today at 18:00 hours Station 3 was alerted for a Working Residential Fire on Willow Street, Town Of Chincoteague EMS arrived on scene and advised it was a detached shed |
| 07/17/2026 |
Tomorrow ONLY the T-Shirt Stand will be open from 4-7 at the carnival grounds |
| 07/17/2026 |
Reminder that we do not have carnival this weekend! |
| 07/15/2026 |
Tonight at 21:27 hours we were alerted for a Working Residential Fire on Quillen Drive on Chincoteague |
| 07/10/2026 |
Late Wednesday we were alerted that foal #80 was not present with its mother Courtney’s Island Dove who is with herd stallion Riptide |
| 07/04/2026 |
Shuttle, Road Closure, and Parking Information for tonight’s Celebration! |
| 07/04/2026 |
Another Birthday worth mentioning is that of our Fire Chief who turns the big 5-0 today! |
| 07/01/2026 |
Look what’s on the way to Chincoteague! |
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| June |
| 06/27/2026 |
The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company is excited to announce the next generation of fire trucks to serve our community! |
| 06/20/2026 |
Pony information:
This afternoon around 1pm we were alerted that a foal had been trampled in the north herd |
| 06/07/2026 |
Incident Report: Accident with Injuries upgraded to Accident with entrapment |
| 06/06/2026 |
Come see some of the guys today at Ace! |
| 06/06/2026 |
Rt 175 has now been cleared and is reopened to traffic |
| 06/05/2026 |
Rt 175 Chincoteague Road is closed at this time from Royal Farms to Chincoteague for a vehicular accident |
| 06/03/2026 |
An update on Foal #59
Due to an advanced infection at the umbilical opening causing sepsis, the infection spread too rapidly |
| 06/02/2026 |
As you saw earlier, Carnival starts in one month! |
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| May |
| 05/31/2026 |
LONG Pony Post: Injuries, updates,movements etc |
| 05/29/2026 |
Today is the last day of work for Town of Chincoteague Director of Emergency Management Bryan Rush |
| 05/16/2026 |
Come Meet Your Fire Company! |
| 05/16/2026 |
TODAY TODAY TODAY! |
| 05/15/2026 |
Are you ready for Meet Your Fire Company Day? |
| 05/15/2026 |
We are saddened to announce the passing of life member, past president, and saltwater cowboy Billy Ray Bunting |
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| April |
| 04/29/2026 |
Congratulations to Logan Birch, our Junior Firefighter of the year for passing his Firefighter 1 class and Examination! |
| 04/14/2026 |
Are you ready to “Meet your Fire Company”? |
| 04/07/2026 |
Gidget’s Beach Baby tragically passed away early this morning after a Herculean rescue and an entire day effort from cowboys trying to save her |
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| March |
| 03/28/2026 |
MEET YOUR FIRE COMPANY DAY! |
| 03/20/2026 |
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries:
Today at 1522 hours Stations 3,4,20 were alerted for an accident with injury in the vicinity of Wire Narrows Bridge |
| 03/17/2026 |
We are saddened to announce the passing of Saltwater Cowboy and Honorary Member Edward Lewis |
| 03/15/2026 |
Pony Rescues over the past few months:
In January we were alerted by volunteers that a pony had fallen through ice into thick mud |
| 03/05/2026 |
Okay here are the top three results of the Pony Penning Poster Contest |
| 03/04/2026 |
Residential Fire: Davis Court, Wattsville
At 0059 hours we were alerted for a residential fire in a mobile home |
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| February |
| 02/26/2026 |
1st Round of voting for a Pony Penning Poster! |
| 02/22/2026 |
PSA Roads are not safe to travel on at this time, due to the thickness of snow and high wind speeds multiple power lines and trees have fallen in the surrounding area, please keep roads open and clear for emergency personnel, ANEC, and VDOT/plows |
| 02/22/2026 |
Highlights from our 101st annual banquet:
There are so many in our organization that deserve recognition but every year we strive to show our appreciation for those members who go above and beyond the call of duty |
| 02/15/2026 |
Tonight we announce the passing of two of our wild ponies:
Surfette: A Liver Chestnut 8 year old Misty descendant |
| 02/07/2026 |
Hazardous Conditions on North Main Street: |
| 02/06/2026 |
Please join us tonight at the Chincoteague Center for our last Winter Bingo |
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| January |
| 01/31/2026 |
Join us for the last Winter Bingo at the Chincoteague Center next Friday February 6th doors open at 6 pm games start at 7 |
| 01/25/2026 |
Crews went out and delivered hay to the north and south herds ahead of the cold and the weather |
| 01/17/2026 |
We regret to announce the passing of Saltwater Cowboy and Honorary Member David Lewis |
| 01/14/2026 |
Public Service Announcement: Verizon Network Disruption |
| 01/14/2026 |
We would like to announce that earlier today we were notified that Two Teague’s Golden Girl otherwise referred to as Goldie was found deceased this morning |
| 01/05/2026 |
An FYI about the Eastern Shore’s new radio system |
| 01/02/2026 |
Join us tonight for BINGO at the Chincoteague Center! |
| 01/01/2026 |
Happy New Year |
