Garage Fire in Delmar

On April 2 just after midnight, Wicomico Central alerted Stations 74 Delmar, Station 5 Hebron, and Station 14 Sharptown of a working garage fire on Waller Rd. just outside of Delmar. Command arrived on scene to find a fully involved garage. Crews immediately put 2 hand lines in service and were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters remained on scene for overhaul for about an hour. [singlepic id=42 w=320 h=240 float=center]

Tractor Trailer overturned on Rt313

Just before 7PM on March 13, Wicomico Central alerted Station 14 Sharptown for a overturned tractor trailer on the Sharptown Bypass in the area of Main St. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a feed truck on its side. Crews from Amick came to remove the feed from the trailer and the road, along with crew's from Carey's Towing to upright the truck. Crews were on scene until approximately 10PM.

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Sharptown assists Laurel at Mount Pleasant Church

On Sunday, Dec. 23rd, Laurel, Sharptown, Delmar, and Blades Fire Departments were dispatched for a structure fire at Mount Pleasant Church. Quick work by firefighters using the Deck gun knocked majority of the fire out saved the Church from further damage. Minor water damage was sustained in the church, and minimal fire damage done to the structure. Fire Fighters were on scene for approx. 2 hours. Thanks to Dwayne Chaffinch for the photos.
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Sharptown assists Mardela Fire Department

Around 11am on January 18, Stations 9 (Mardela), 5 (Hebron), and 14 (Sharptown) were alerted for a building fire at the corner of Main St. and Bridge St in Mardela. Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire coming from the building. Engine Tanker 1402 and Engine 1404 both responded to assist.  A draft was setup at the boat ramp in Mardela. Additional crews were called in from Delmar and Linkwood. Blades was called for a cover-up in Sharptown and was called to the scene to assist. Crews were on scene for appoximately 3 hours. The fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshals office. Thanks to Todd Dudek for the Photographs

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Structure Fire – Fourth St.

At 0251 Hours on Dec 5, 2011, Sharptown Fire Department, along with Station 81 Laurel and Station 9 Mardela were alerted for a structure fire at 708 Fourth Street. Crews arrived to find a garage fully involved with multiple exposures.  The situation was placed under control at 0306 hours and all units cleared at 0553 Hours.  The fire marshalls office was called and the home next to the blaze suffered heavy damage to the siding. Pictures by : JR Adkins

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