OCEAN CITY, MD – June 25, 2025 – The Ocean City Fire Department proudly announces the upcoming retirement of Deputy Fire Chief Chris Shaffer, who will officially conclude his remarkable career on July 31, 2025. A steadfast and respected leader, Chief Shaffer began his journey with the department in June 1, 1987 as a part-time employee and steadily rose through…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – The Ocean City Fire Department is proud to announce the graduation of Fire Investigator James Lerch from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy. Lerch began his career with the Office of the Fire Marshal as a Fire Safety Inspector on March 11, 2024. Since then, he has completed numerous courses in code…
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Salisbury, MD – Yesterday, May 20, 2025, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) hosted the 2025 EMS Stars of Life Awards Ceremony at Wor-Wic Community College’s Guerrieri Hall Auditorium, recognizing outstanding EMS professionals and programs across the state who have gone above and beyond in their service to Maryland’s emergency medical system.…
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OCEAN CITY, MD (April 11, 2025): The Ocean City Fire Department announces the retirement of Fire Chief Richard Bowers, effective April 11, 2025, marking the end of a distinguished career that spans more than 40 years in the fire service. Chief Bowers joined the Ocean City Fire Department in 2019, bringing extensive leadership experience from…
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Ocean City, Maryland (January 6, 2025): This winter storm has transformed Ocean City, Maryland, from a beach resort to a winter wonderland. It has blanketed the beaches and roads with a thick layer of snow. As the winter storm continues to travel through the area today, January 6, significant snow accumulation is likely with a…
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Ocean City, Maryland – (January 5, 2025): Ocean City is under a Winter Storm Warning starting Sunday evening, January 5, 2025. According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, significant snow accumulation and a wintry mix are expected. The storm is projected to begin with snow Sunday night, transitioning to a wintry mix by…
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Ocean City, Maryland (December 30, 2024): The Ocean City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Tudor Road in West Ocean City, Maryland, on December 24, 2024, at approximately 6:30 pm. Initial Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units from the Ocean City Fire Department, the Berlin Fire Company, and Ocean Pines responded…
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Ocean City, Maryland (December 8, 2024): On the evening of December 7, 2024, at approximately 8:09 p.m., members of the Ocean City Police and Fire Departments responded to Northside Park following a citizen report of personal belongings floating in the lagoon. The Department of Public Works assisted in retrieving the items from the water. It…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Fire Department is proud to announce the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art midtown fire station, located at 6503 Coastal Highway. This modern facility replaces the longstanding 74th Street fire station, which has served the community since its construction in 1969. Designed to support the health,…
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Matching Grant Initiative by Robert I. Schattner Foundation and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Bresler Sparks Momentum for Ocean City Midtown Fire Station Fundraising Ocean City, MD (September 18, 2023) — In a remarkable display of community support, the Robert I. Schattner Foundation (RIS), a Maryland based non-profit and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Bresler, along with their…
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Ocean City Fire Department Hosts Inaugural Senior Fire Camp: Inspiring Today’s Youth for a Safer Tomorrow Ocean City, Maryland [August 2, 2023] – The Ocean City Fire Department, in collaboration with the Town of Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department, is excited to announce its inaugural Senior Fire Camp aimed at providing young children between…
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Ocean City Fire Truck Struck by a Suspected Drunk Driver Ocean City, MD- (June 11, 2023): The Ocean City Police Department responded to a hit-and-run collision in the area of 8th Street and Philadelphia Ave on Saturday, June 10, 2023, around 8:35 p.m. The collision involved an Ocean City Fire Truck (Engine 1-1) and a…
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Ocean City Fire Department Announces New Staffing Model for Enhanced Fire & EMS Protection The department will enhance its service delivery to the community by staffing two Paramedic Engines. Starting today, May 1, 2023, at 7:00 am, city residents and visitors may see a fire truck that reads, “Paramedic Engine.” These Paramedic Engines will be…
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Reported Fire Department Phone Scam On Wednesday, September 8, 2022, the Commanders of the Ocean City Fire Department and the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company received a report of a phone scam from a resident. The scam involves a caller who claims to represent the Ocean City Fire Department. The scammer is seeking donations on…
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Ocean City Beach Patrol & First Responders Search For Missing Swimmer Ocean City, Maryland – (August 5, 2021): The Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) responded to several swimmers in distress on Wednesday, August 4, in the area of 112th Street. At approximately 3:50 p.m., on-duty lifeguards noticed a group who appeared to be struggling to…
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Ocean City Fire Marshals Re-opens Beach After All Remaining Fireworks Removed Ocean City, Maryland – (July 7, 2021): Yesterday, July 6, 2021, Ocean City Bomb Squad personnel, assisted by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office-Bomb Squad and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) safely destroyed the remaining fireworks on the beach after…
Read more Ocean City Celebrates EMS Week Ocean City, Maryland – (May 17, 2021): The Town of Ocean City is recognizing May 16-22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week. EMS Week offers an opportunity to recognize all members of the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) EMS team who stand ready to provide lifesaving care to Town residents…
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Investigation to Sunday Crash On-Going by OCPD Traffic Safety Unit Ocean City, Maryland – (May 3, 2021): Ocean City Police Traffic Safety Officers are continuing to investigate a crash that occurred on the Rt. 90 Bridge on Sunday, May 2. The crash, which involved five vehicles, sent eight people to the hospital, including a 2-year-old…
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Ocean City Police/Fire Marshal’s Arrest Man for Destructive Device OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 19, 2020): On June 10, 2020, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to the Homestead Apartments, 106 14th Street, for a reported explosion and possible building fire. Upon the fire department’s arrival, multiple occupants of the two-story, apartment building were evacuating. Fire…
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Fire Marshal David Hartley and Longtime Deputy Tim Price Retire After Nearly 70 Years of Combined Service to OCMD Ocean City, Maryland – (May 27, 2020): On May 28, 2020, Fire Marshal David W. Hartley will retire after 28 years of service to the Town of Ocean City. Beginning his career with the town in…
Read more Ocean City Fire Department Loses Nearly 80 Years of Service in One Afternoon Ocean City, Maryland – (October 4, 2019): Ocean City firefighters David Cropper and David Pruitt have retired after each protecting and serving the Ocean City community for nearly 40 years. Their combined 77 years of service was celebrated on Tuesday, October 1,…
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