Fire Safety & Service For Others Since 1926


The History of Tasley Volunteer Fire Company
Established on February 1st of 1926, Tasley Volunteer Fire Company began after a local lumber mill fire nearly destroyed the town. The fire was extinguished by townspeople fighting the fire with bucket brigades after 3 days. A week later, Mr. Thomas T. (Mac) McJilton called a meeting with the citizens who worked to put out the fire to consider forming a fire company. The townspeople met at the West & Wessels General Store in Tasley, VA, and organized the Tasley Volunteer Fire Company.
Mr. McJilton was named President and Mr. John Rew, Fire Chief. Money was pledged that night to order four 5-gallon fire extinguishers and a hand-drawn 35-gallon soda-acid chemical wagon. That early equipment worked so well that the company was inspired to work for a larger unit, hence the company’s beginnings as it is today.
Tasley Volunteer Fire Company Continues To Thrive
Our station in Tasley, VA, is one of the oldest fire stations on VA’s Eastern Shore. Since 1926, we have been firefighting, performing rescue and extrication operations, and educating the public on fire safety with our clean and up-to-date equipment. We strive to continue serving the community and making Accomack County a safe and enjoyable place for all.
Officers

President Don Amadeo

Vice President Bill Ferguson

Fire Chief Jeff Beall

Secretary Ted Bliss

Treasurer Ted Lewis

Clay Morgan – Board Member at Large

Myles Belote – Board Member at Large
Learn more about what we’re doing to help our community today. Contact us at 757-787-7870!

Tasley Volunteer Fire Company
23395 Tasley Road Box 68
Tasley, VA 23441
23395 Tasley Road Box 68
Tasley, VA 23441


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