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 […]
Halloween Fire and Life Safety Tips for Parents
Even as parents and caregivers continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, Halloween is still one of the most exciting nights of the year. This year’s festivities will look a little different and call for creative alternatives that are both fun and follow local COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations. But regardless of how you choose to celebrate […]
“Haunted House” Fire Safety Emphasized by State Fire Marshal
The start of Halloween season is upon us, which means, typically, dozens of haunted house attractions would be preparing to open to the public all across Maryland. However, this year, the state’s COVID-19 pandemic emergency has closed or significantly reduced the number of attractions. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci wants to remind everyone the […]
Fire Marshal Provides Fall & Winter Heating Tips
As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop, we depend on multiple heating sources to stay warm inside our homes. State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is providing Marylanders life and home saving heating safety tips. “Elements of heating resources continue to be a significant factor in home fires in Maryland,” according […]
MSP to Continue Increased Enforcement Thru Weekend
Troopers To Continue Increased Enforcement Through The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend Maryland state troopers will be extra vigilant looking for impaired, distracted and aggressive drivers this Independence Day weekend to ensure travelers get to their holiday destination safely. With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, the holiday will be a […]
Maryland State Police on Enforcing The Laws
This press release is designed to inform the public of our commitment to ensuring safety and enforcing the laws in Maryland. Our message this week is aggressive driving kills. Aggressive driving is a traffic offense defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as occurring when “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic […]
Capital Beltway Traffic Safety Initiative Continuing
Maryland State Police are continuing their increased traffic safety efforts around the Capital Beltway, with a specific focus on drivers exceeding the speed limit and driving aggressively. Rockville Barrack troopers conducted a special initiative in partnership with the State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division from April 26-May 1, in the area of the sky bridge […]
MSP Safety Tip of the Month Using The Internet
Maryland State Police (MSP) Issue Safety Tips for Children and Seniors Simple steps can go a long way toward protecting children, seniors and other potentially vulnerable populations from the potential dangers associated with the Internet. Here are some tips for parents: Reinforce the guiding rule “Don’t talk to strangers.” Put accounts in your name and […]
MSP To Raise Awareness on Safer Internet Day
Urges Digital Safety For All Ages Investigators from the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit raise are working to raise awareness of how parents and children can do more to protect themselves from potential dangers on the Internet. The warnings come in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, which takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. […]
Fire Marshal Issues Open Burn Safety Notice
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 […]