OCEAN CITY, MD — This morning, Monday, June 30, 2025, members of the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) joined the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP) during their Monday morning roll call for a special presentation from the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) and the Sussex County Lifesaving Association (SCLA). The recognition stems from a multi-agency…
Month-long celebration highlights the impact of parks and recreation Ocean City, MD – June 30, 2025 – This July, join Ocean City Recreation & Parks for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Ocean City is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. Ocean City Recreation & Parks is celebrating Park…
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…
Ocean City, MD – (June 24, 2025): Ocean City will light up the night sky with two simultaneous fireworks displays on Friday, July 4th in celebration of our nation’s Independence Day. With your family and friends, beach chairs and blankets, residents and visitors can watch the fireworks sparkle over the beach and the bay. The northern…
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…