Today marks the start of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, a grassroots effort by the nation’s fire service to encourage fire prevention and life safety education. Although COVID-19 will change the look of this year’s efforts, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, along with multiple fire departments throughout Maryland, will take part in physically […]
Discarded Smoking Materials Cause of Fire in Huntingtown
On January 17, 2021 at 3:50 pm, a fire at 15 South View Drive, Huntingtown, was discovered by the owner. Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded. The single family dwelling with attached garage had a smoke alarm present and was activated. The fire originated in the garage. The preliminary cause was discarded smoking materials. One firefighter […]
Cumberland Man Injured After Illegal Firework Explodes
Deputy State Fire Marshals investigated an early morning New Year’s Day incident involving a 19-year-old Cumberland man who sustained 2nd degree burns to his left hand and lower extremities after an illegal firework exploded. Just after 3:00 a.m., Philip Herrick II was discharging illegal fireworks at his girlfriend’s residence at 107 Pennsylvania Avenue in Cumberland […]
Residents Burned After Weekend Candle Mishap
The Office of the State Fire Marshal investigated the events surrounding an incident this weekend after three Frostburg residents were injured, including one who was transferred to a Pittsburgh hospital for their injuries. On Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 10:15 p.m., Frostburg Fire Department and Allegany County Department of Emergency Services were dispatched to the […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Citizens to Remain Fire Safe
With Upcoming Snow And Weather Event Maryland is quickly preparing for its first significant snow and weather event in nearly two years. With meteorologists still predicting the exact amount of snow accumulation, one thing that can be certain is the possible disruption in electrical service to our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is […]
Fire Marshal Warns of Hoarding and Fire Risks
Six Marylanders lost their lives to fire in recent weeks, with hoarding conditions discovered in three during the course of the investigations. Hoarding is defined as collecting or keeping large amounts of various items in the home due to strong urges to save them or distress experienced when discarding them. This behavior can lead to […]
Fire Marshal Reminds “Be Vigilant of Fire Safety”
As We Settle Into The Winter Season and Enjoy Upcoming Holiday Festivities Safely State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci reminds all Marylanders to check for fire safety within their homes as well as where they work. “Fire and life safety is everyone’s responsibility. By testing smoke alarms and CO detectors, keeping exits clear of obstructions, […]
State Fire Marshal Partners with Delmarva Power
With Smoke Alarm Donation This year’s donation marks Delmarva Power’s 21st year of promoting fire safety through smoke alarm programs with local first responders Delmarva Power is donating 1,900 smoke alarms to local communities through its partners at the Maryland State Fire Marshals’ Office. This is the 21st year Delmarva Power has donated these important […]
Fire Marshal Rules Jeep Fire in Dunkirk Accidental
On November 1, 2020, at 2.44 am, a fire at 2971 Cedarwood Lane, Dunkirk, was discovered by the owner in a 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire was the result of an electrical malfunction within the engine compartment of the vehicle. The estimated loss to the vehicle was […]
Three Burned in House Fire at Saw Mill Road in Lusby
On October 29, 2020, at 3:14 am, a fire at 7305 Saw Mill Road in Lusby, was discovered by the occupant. St Leonard Volunteer Fire Department responded. Smoke alarms could not be verified within the structure due to collapse. The upper level of the home collapsed into the lower level. The preliminary cause was the […]
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