The Facts...3 out of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires occurring in homes with no smoke alarms or non-working smoke alarms.
46% of homes that had smoke alarms but they did not operate was caused from missing or dead batteries.

Where?....Smoke alarms should be placed on every level of the home, in every sleeping area, and inside of every bedroom.
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Funeral details for the Line of Duty Death of Rescue Captain Patricia A. Osburn are as follows:

VIEWING:
Wednesday May 30th
1400-1600 and 1900-2100
At the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department.
**Fireman’s Prayer will be during the 1900 viewing service**

8536 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732

FUNERAL SERVICES
Thursday May 31st
1100 hours at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

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Attention Drivers in Southern Maryland: REMINDER: as you are aware the region is currently experiencing large amounts of rain and many roads from "flash floods" are impassable. Don't take it for granted you can drive through a flooded roadway, TURN AROUND - DON'T DROWN!!... (Full Story & Photos)

I had the pleasure of representing our Volunteer EMS System as the Commissioners presented a proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week from May 20-26, 2018. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line."... (Full Story & Photos)

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Charles County High School Cadet Program has openings for next school year 2018-2019. Any junior or senior from any of our 6 high schools are eligible to attend this extraordinary opportunity with the written permission from their school counselor and parent. Please see flyer for further information.... (Full Story & Photos)

After months of strategic planning and complete inclusion our "recruitment and fire prevention trailer" is back in the county. Special thanks to Steve Winkler for hauling it back to the office. I will bring it to the fire association meeting Monday night. Thanks to everyone for their patience and support of this project....... (Full Story & Photos)

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Please review the Department of Emergency Medical Services panel discussion on the Opioid Pandemic in Charles County... (Full Story)

At 3:30 this afternoon, Waldorf Volunteers and surrounding departments responded to a "reported house fire" on Lucy Drive in Pinefield. E32 arrived/reported a detached shed to rear of the address. E32/T3 put the fire out in minutes, Command (PG B7) holding Co.3. No injuries! Fire Marshal's Office on scene to investigate..... (Full Story & Photos)

A new state law aimed at reducing home fire deaths went into effect on July 1, 2013. It requires replacement of any battery-only operated smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old with a unit powered by a 10-year sealed-in battery having a “Hush” button feature – ultimately affecting more than 800,000 Maryland homes with battery- only operated smoke alarms. The effective date for this requirement ... (Full Story & Photos)

PLEASE REVIEW THIS VIDEO AND GET SOME HELP FOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW! TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE OUR LOVED ONES... (Full Story)

AERIAL LUMINARIES KNOWN AS "SKY LANTERNS" ARE PROHIBITED IN MARYLAND

PIKESVILLE, MD (November 2, 2017) The State Fire Marshal would like to remind Maryland residents and visitors that using aerial luminaries, commonly referred to as "Sky Lanterns", is prohibited throughout the State.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal regularly receives requests from the public concerning these devices, typically ... (Full Story & Photos)