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…
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 – 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…
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.…
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…