On February 9, 2019 at 7:35 am, a fire at 281 Sun Park Lane, Huntingtown, was discovered by the owners. The fire was on the exterior of the 2 story single family residence. The fire, on the exterior of the residence, was the result of the suspect igniting combustible materials, which also caused fire damage […]
Lusby House Destroyed by Fire Under Investigation
On January 12, 2019, at 3:34 am, a fire at 12650Cheyenne Lane in Lusby, in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, was discovered by a neighbor. The Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded. The single story single family residence was completely destroyed. The smoke alarm status is unknown. The estimated loss to the structure is $125,000 and $25,000 to […]
Fire Safety for the Upcoming Winter Months
AS OF TODAY, THERE HAVE BEEN SIX FIRE FATALITIES ACROSS THE STATE. The MAJORITY of those fatalities DID NOT HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS in their homes. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm PLEASE contact your local fire department to inquire as to what assistance is available in your area. State Fire Marshal Brian S. […]
New Deputy State Fire Marshal Sworn In
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is proud to announce the swearing in of our newest Deputy State Fire Marshal to join our ranks of law enforcement officers. Deputy William Pennock shall begin his new career in the Lower Eastern Regional Office serving Wicomico, Somerset and Dorchester counties. He will be field trained here […]
Female Inmate Charged with Arson in Prison Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged a female inmate after she set fire to her prison cell at Maryland Correctional Institution for Woman in Jessup Sunday evening. Firefighters from Fort Mead, Anne Arundel and Howard counties were dispatched to the facility located at 7943 Brock Bridge Road on December 23, 2018 at 8:40 p.m. for […]
Fire Safety for the Holiday Season
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci reminds all residents of Maryland to check for fire safety where they live, work, attend classes, training and meetings. “Fire and life safety is everyone’s responsibility; by testing smoke alarms and CO detectors, keeping exits clear of obstructions, and maintaining fire alarms and fire sprinkler systems, we can all […]
House Fire in Owings Under Investigation
On December 5, 2018 at 1:15 am, a fire at 9103 Easy Street in Owings, was discovered by the homeowner. The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded. The two story single family home, with attached garage, suffered an estimated loss to the structure of $220,000 and $60,000 to the contents. The owner suffered smoke inhalation […]
Fire Marshal “Think Fire Safety at Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment The kitchen is the heart of every home and safety must be the first recipe to follow when preparing the family feast. On Thanksgiving Day a lot of activities are occurring with friends and family in the home. “Holidays are a […]
Fire Marshal Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Jack-o-Lanterns are ushering in Halloween across Maryland and State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci recommends several fire and life safety tips to help everyone enjoy a safe Halloween. “Planning ahead can help make this and every Halloween fire safe. Taking simple fire and life safety precautions, like making sure fabrics for costumes and decorative materials […]
Delmarva Power Promotes Fire Safety
Utility’s Emergency Services Partnership Program Donates Smoke Alarms Representatives of Delmarva Power Emergency Services Partnership Program, Vincent Jacono, Jr. and John Pepito donated a total of 1900, 10 year sealed battery smoke alarms to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The event was held at the Rescue Fire Company located at 8 Washington Street, Public […]
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