Fire Marshal's Office

News & Announcements

Effective immediately, the entire State of Maryland is under a burn ban until further. State law enacted in 2007 authorizes the Department of Natural Resources’ Secretary, at the recommendation of the Maryland Forest Service, to implement such a ban when landscape and weather conditions warrant.

Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Matt Owens issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County.

Shortly after midnight on September 17th, 2024, Worcester County Emergency Services received 911 calls reporting a structure fire at 305 Second St., Pocomoke City and dispatched multiple fire departments to respond.  First arriving firefighters from Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire

Effective immediately, the outdoor burning ban in Worcester County is being lifted.

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Department Contact Info

Worcester County Government Center
1 W. Market St. Room 1302
Snow Hill, MD 21863

Phone: (410) 632-5666
Fax: (410) 632-5664

Non-Emergency Number: (410) 632-1311

Department Administration