On April 3, 2020 at 6:59 am, a commercial fire was discovered by a passerby. Bay District Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire at Captain Pat’s Seafood, 21901 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park, was a single story commercial seafood restaurant. There was a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was determined to […]
Man Charged in Chesapeake Beach House Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshals charged a Calvert County man after determining he was responsible for intentionally setting a fire in the basement of a Chesapeake Beach home yesterday, causing an estimated $80,000.00 in damages. On March 24, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m., firefighters with North Beach, Dunkirk, and Huntington Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the […]
State Fire Marshal Advises Public on Temporary Operations
Due to COVID-19 Following the March 16th proclamation by Gov. Larry Hogan, aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Maryland, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is advising the public about how best to continue their business needs with the agency. As of yesterday, all OSFM Regional Offices, including Headquarters in Pikesville, […]
Accidental Fire in Commercial Well Drilling Vehicle
On Monday, March 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm, a fire was discovered by a passerby, in the area of Boyds Turn Road and Marble Lane in Owings. North Beach Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire was contained in a construction vehicle owned by Allied Well Drilling. The fire occurred on a construction site for a […]
National Burn Awareness Week February 2-8, 2020
State Fire Marshal Geraci Announces Burn Awareness Week February 2-8, 2020 In recognition of National Burn Awareness Week (February 2-8, 2020), the Office of the State Fire Marshal is sharing basic burn prevention tips and reminding consumers that everyday items can be burn hazards if care is not properly taken. This year’s theme focuses on […]
Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Flanagan Retires After 29 Years
After more than 29 years of service to the State of Maryland, Deputy Chief Fire Marshal Joseph Flanagan retired today from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Deputy Chief Flanagan was born and raised in The Bronx of New York City and moved to Salisbury in 1988 to attend Salisbury University. Coming from a […]
New Bomb Squad Robot Will Expand Capabilities
The Office of the State Fire Marshal Bomb Squad is prepared to deploy its newest bomb disposal robot. Bomb Technicians have been training for months on the new Telerob Telemax PRO. On Monday, February 3, 2020, the robot will be placed into service and ready to mitigate possible explosive hazards. The Office of the State […]
Fire Marshal Issues Warning About Social Media Challenge
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci would like to warn parents of a new viral teen video, which may result in fire incidents and cause serious injury. While the Office of the State Fire Marshal has received no reported incidents within Maryland thus far, the agency has been notified by authorities of two incidents in […]
Aerial Luminaries (Sky Lanterns) Are Prohibited in Maryland
The State Fire Marshal would like to remind Maryland residents and visitors that using aerial luminaries, commonly referred to as “Sky Lanterns”, is prohibited throughout the State. The Office of the State Fire Marshal regularly receives requests from the public concerning these devices, typically constructed with oiled rice paper on a bamboo frame, which are […]
Fire Marshal Issues Safety Tips When Using Space Heaters
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding residents to use best practices when heating their homes as temperatures continue to drop. Heating equipment is involved in one out of every five home fire-related deaths, and half of all home heating fires will occur during the months of December, January, and February. “Like clockwork, my […]
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