The Office of the State Fire Marshal has seen numerous burn injuries as a result of open air burning this month. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci would like to remind residents about the necessary steps to reduce their risk of injury while conducting an open air burn. “Burning a large pile of brush is […]
Accidental Fire Destroys Lusby Tidewater Dental
On September 19, 2019, at 1:22 am, a structure fire at Tidewater Dental, 10025 H G Trueman Rd in Lusby, was discovered by a neighbor. Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded. A smoke alarm was present. The accidental fire was a result of an electrical malfunction within an exterior electrical service entrance. The 2-story commercial business […]
Abandoned Truck Set on Fire in Lusby
On September 18, 2019 at 4:02 am, a fire at 9120 Pardoe Road, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland, was discovered by a neighbor. The 2005 Ford F350 Truck, owned by Thomas W Bowen, suffered $4,000 worth of damage. The fire was the result of unknown person(s) intentionally igniting the interior of the passenger compartment of […]
Atlantic Avenue Shed Fire Under Investigation
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at approximately 6:34 pm, firefighters from North Beach responded to 9204 Atlantic Avenue, in North Beach, for the reported shed on fire. The fire was discovered by an occupant of the home. Crews arrived on the scene to find a shed on fire with extensions into a 2-story single family […]
Prince Frederick Car Fire Under Investigation
On July 27, 2019 at 9:25 am, a fire at 1770 Old Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, was discovered by a local resident. A 2015 Chevrolet Malibu owned by Juwan Freeland was destroyed. There was no fire department response. The estimated loss was $7,000. The fire was determined to be intentionally set in the interior passenger […]
NASFM Announces Upcoming Annual Conference
The National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) will be holding its annual conference July 22 through 25 in Annapolis, Maryland courtesy of the Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Offices. Kicking off the conference will be a Keynote Address by Captain Rick Rubel with the U.S. Naval Academy. In his sea tours, he […]
Fire at White Sands Drive Destroys Yacht
A fire on July 11, 2019, at 4:18 am was discovered by a waterman. The St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. The 45’ Ocean Yacht, owned by Wesley Coughlin, was located at 1200 White Sands Drive. The area of origin was the stern. The estimated loss to the yacht was $161,000. The preliminary cause is […]
Fire Marshal Warns Public on Dangers of Fireworks
State Fire Marshal Warns Public of the Dangers of Fireworks at Safety Demonstration State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci joined Howard County Fire and EMS Chief Christine Uhlhorn this morning, along with the Maryland State Firemen’s Association and leaders in various medical fields, to present the dangers of legal and illegal fireworks. “There were 17 fireworks-related […]
Wrenn Awarded Fire Marshal of the Year 2018
State Fire Marshal Presents James C. Robertson Deputy of the Year Award at MSFA Convention Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci, along with Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Gregory J. Der, announced the winner of the 2018 James C. Robertson Deputy State Fire Marshal of the Year Award at the Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention […]
Portable Generator Safety Reminder
Amid Recent Area Storm Warnings In light of the recent severe weather, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding Marylanders about the life-saving precautions to take when operating portable generators. Carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fires can occur during improper portable generator use in response to a power outage. It is important to remember […]
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