OC Fire Dept. to Start New Outreach Program



Firefighter / Paramedic Amanda Shoemaker (Left);
Firefighter / EMT Moe Cropper; and Firefighter / Paramedic Ryan Womer review
addresses as they begin Home Fire Safety Evaluations.



The Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) is pleased to announce a new community outreach program: Home Fire Safety Evaluations.  This program will be conducted on a voluntary basis as a courtesy to residents and homeowners in the OCFD response area.



Members of the OCFD will begin a systematic door to door campaign asking if residents would like a free fire safety evaluation.  Firefighters will look for overloaded outlets, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, unobstructed exit routes from your home, and good address visibility from the street.





“As Fire Chief in Ocean City, I lead a group of dedicated Firefighters and EMS providers who desire to make a difference in the lives of Ocean City residents and those who visit,” stated Fire Chief Chris Larmore.  He continued, “These home evaluations are one more step we are taking to make our town fire free, and ensure you are safe at home.”



A copy of the evaluation will be given to the resident along with suggestions.  A follow-up appointment may also be requested.  Our goal in providing this service is to ensure that homes are as free of fire hazards as possible. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call Captain Bryon Trimble, Program Manager, at 410-289-4346, ext. 7426.

OCFD-Issued Carbon Monoxide Detector Alerts Occupants

On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at approximately 1:40 PM, the Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) was dispatched to the 200 block of North Division Street (Bridgeview Apartments) for a carbon monoxide (CO) detector activation.  Fire department units met with two occupants who advised that their detector unit had been activated.  Firefighters investigated with specialized air monitoring equipment, and confirmed elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the unit.  The problem was isolated to a malfunctioning gas stove.  There were no injuries.

The occupants also advised they had received the carbon monoxide detector and battery from OCFD less than 30 days ago.  The OCFD reminds residents and visitors of legislation requiring the installation of CO detectors in all residential dwellings where fuel-burning equipment is operated, for example: gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas kitchen stoves, gas clothes dryers, fireplaces, wood stoves, or engine exhaust.

For specific installation locations, visit the OCFD Office of the Fire Marshal website and review the code at http://www.oceancitymd.gov/ or call the Office of the Fire Marshal at 410-289-8780.  Those in need of a carbon monoxide detector or 9-volt battery replacement may contact Fire Department Headquarters at 410-289-4346.