News and Updates

July 22, 2003

Advantage 1000 and Millennium Respirator Inspection Advisory

In March 2001, MSA issued an inspection advisory concerning reports of Advantage 1000 and Millennium Respirators exhibiting separation of the lens from the rubber facepiece. MSA has received additional reports and is issuing this second inspection advisory to expand the respirator manufacture time period in question.

Official Inspection Advisory Report

June 13, 2003

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office is seeking applicants to fill a Hazmat/Code Enforcement Officer position. Job applications can be picked up at the Worcester County Government Center, Human Resources Department (3rd Floor) in Snow Hill, Maryland or requested by Email.

Job Description

May 29, 2003

CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Update Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Central Sprinkler Company, an
    affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa., are announcing a modification to the
    voluntary replacement program announced on July 19, 2001.

Press Release can be found at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03133.html

More Information can be found at http://www.SprinklerReplacement.com

November 8, 2002

    The next meeting of the Worcester County Hazardous Incident Response Team will
    be held on December 19 at 7:30pm in the Worcester County Emergency
    Operations Center in Snow Hill. A representative from the Worcester County
    Health Department will be presenting material on hazmat incident health related
    issues.

October 31, 2002

It's that time of year so be sure to use fire safety precautions when using space
heaters.

More Information on Space Heater Safety

October 21, 2002

    The Statewide burning ban has been lifted however mandatory level 2 water
    restrictions are still in effect.

        Worcester County Burning Ban Regulations
        Level 2 Mandatory Water Restriction Requirements

July 15, 2002

    Worcester County Environmental Programs Temporarily Stops Issuing
    Outdoor Burning Permits. All open outdoor control burns have been suspended.
    According to Richard Wells, Director of Environmental Programs, "No new outdoor
    burning permits will be issued until the drought conditions improve in the County".
    Although there is no official "Burning Ban" in effect in the State or Worcester
    County, Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon agreed with Mr. Wells. Fire Marshal McMahon
    stated, "The County Fire Departments have been responding to an increasing
    number of outdoor brush and woods fires. The dry conditions in the County
    create a higher fire hazard and citizens should reframe from conducting any type
    of outdoor burns."

July 1, 2002

    Our prayers and condolences are with Ocean City Fire Marshal Sam Villani. His
    father, Samuel Villani, Sr. answered his last alarm on July 1, 2002. For further
    information click here.

June 4, 2002

    The Worcester County Commissioners passed an emergency bill prohibiting certain
    fireworks in Worcester County. Essentially, the law prohibits the sale of ground-
    based sparkling devices from roadside stands and temporary sales outlets.

March 19, 2002

    The Worcester County Commissioners presented Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon with a
    Commendation for serving as President of the Maryland Fire and Explosive
    Investigator's Association from 2000 - 2002. Fire Marshal McMahon served
    previously as 1st and 2nd Vice President prior to becoming President in January of
    2000.

February 25, 2002

The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office website has been redesigned to
include not only a new look but more information about our department.

February 1, 2002

    We have moved into our new offices in the Government Center located adjacent
    to the old court house. Please use the Franklin Street Public Safety Lobby
    entrance.

July 19, 2001

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a sprinkler recall for Central
Sprinkler Company Model GB Series. News Release

The Mealane Corporation, formerly known as Star Sprinkler Corporation recalls 1
million "Star" brand sprinklers. More