Cold Temperatures Can Lead to Frozen Pipes Tips from OCFD to Keep Bursts at Bay OCEAN CITY, MD – (December 5, 2018): With below freezing temperatures in the weekly forecast, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) is hopeful that education and prevention will lead to a decrease in calls for frozen pipes in residential and commercial…
Fire Sprinkler & Employee Training Save Ocean City Restaurant Ocean City, Maryland – (December 5, 2018): An early evening fire was quickly extinguished thanks to fire sprinklers and an employee using a fire extinguisher. Just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire at Liquid…
Ocean City, Maryland – (July 3, 2018): The Ocean City Fire Department would like to remind visitors of the dangers of consumer fireworks as the July 4th holiday approaches. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 16,900…
New Volunteer Fire Retention & Recruitment Coordinator Hired OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 5, 2018): After an extensive search and several qualified candidates, the Town of Ocean City is pleased to welcome Christine M. Bennett to the position of Volunteer Retention & Recruitment Coordinator, for the Ocean City Fire Department. Bennett brings over her experience from…
Ocean City, Maryland – May 10, 2018: Earlier today, at 9:53 a.m., the Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported kitchen fire at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 2 – 15th Street. Upon arrival of fire department personnel, the fire alarm system for the building was activated and occupant evacuation was in progress.…