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 […]
Fire Prevention Week October 7 – 13, 2018
It’s time for Fire Prevention Week. From October 7-13 the Office of the State Fire Marshal is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) United States Fire Administration (USFA) and fire departments throughout the State to remind residents to LOOK. LISTEN. LEARN. BE AWARE. FIRE CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE. During this year’s fire safety […]
State Fire Marshal Reminds Citizens of Generator Safety
During the upcoming severe weather State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding the Citizens of Maryland to take care in the use of portable generators. Many people use portable generators during power outages. The most common risks of using the generators are carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical shock, electrocution and fires. NEVER use portable generators […]
Exterior House Fire Ruled Accidental in Dunkirk
On July 8, 2018 at 12:35 pm, a fire was discovered by a neighbor at 2123 Carter Avenue, Dunkirk. The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire was at the exterior of the residence The preliminary cause of the fire was ruled accidental and occurred as a result of a damaged extension cord on the […]
Fire Marshal Suggests Public Fireworks Displays
With the arrival of summer and the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is suggesting that Marylanders attend public fireworks displays. “I would highly suggest the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend one of the many public fireworks displays throughout the state.” stated Geraci. To help Marylanders […]
Vehicle Fire in Prince Frederick Under Investigation
On June 19, 2018, at 1:32 am, a neighbor discovered a fire at 328 Serenity Court, Prince Frederick. The prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded. The 2003 Saturn was owned by Daytonya Riley. The estimated loss is $1,000. The owner of the 2003 Saturn has been notified. This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with […]
One Flown to Burn Center from Grease Fire
On June 6, 2018 at 7:51 pm, a grease fire at 2445 Fawn court in Prince Frederick, was discovered by the owner. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded. The owner sustained burns to her arms and legs as a result of attempting to extinguish the grease fire. She was flown to Washington Burn Center […]
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