Training on the Nanticoke for water emergencies
On Saturday May 6th, members of the Sharptown Fire Department conducted a training on underwater search and recovery in the Nanticoke River. Members were able to train and practice search and recovery patterns and surface support for our divers. Divers were able to experience first hand the how murky and dark our rivers are, along with how strong the current is once it is running. While the Divers were training on their search and recovery, other members had a chance to train on boat operation and surface support in Marine 14.
Sharptown Assists Laurel with Commercial Building Fire
On January 18th, at approximately 1:00AM. Wicomico Central alerted Sharptown Fire Department to assist Laurel Fire Department with a multi alarm commercial building fire. Truck 14 and Engine Tanker 14 both responded. Crews from Laurel, Blades, Delmar, Seaford, Sussex County EMS, Sharptown, Georgetown, Gumboro, Hebron, Mardela Springs, Millsboro, Bridgeville, Greenwood, Salisbury, Farmington and Selbyville were on scene.
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2022 Carnival Raffles
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2022 Carnival Raffles
Winning ticket numbers
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Sharptown VFD Opens Position for EMT-B
Part-time Maryland EMT/Firefighter Position
Sharptown Fire Department is accepting applications for Part time EMT-B/Firefighter/Engineer position. This position will assist with staffing the ambulance and provide BLS care when needed. Drive/Operate the fire apparatus when needed. Supplement the fire crew for staffing when needed seven days a week. These shifts will be from 07:00 to 17:00 hours. Starting salary for this position will be $14.50.
Qualifications for EMT/FF position:
-Valid Maryland EMT-B and CPR certification
-Fire Fighter 1&2 or equivalent
-Pumps or Pump Operator
-Minimum of a Maryland Non-Commercial B license (Or able to obtain within 60 days) *Must be Valid*
-Successful Background Check
Please provide the following documents with your completed application:
-Copy of Driver’s License
-Copy of EMT-B certification card and CPR card
-Copy of Fire/Pump operation training
Interested applicants may download the PDF application below, and either print it out, or fill it out and email it to jobs@sfd14.com.
Download and fill out your application here.
Congratulations to our newest open water divers
The Sharptown Fire Department would like to Congratulate our newest Open Water Divers. This group completed their PADI Open Water Diver Certification this past weekend. Once they have completed the rest of their training, they will be a great addition to our current dive/rescue team.
Great Job Everyone!
Damian Jones
Christina Moyer
JR Shockley
Justin Shockley
Jason Tarpley
Travis White
New Divers in Training
On April 3, members of the Sharptown Vol. Fire Department training to get their Basic Scuba certification came together to get their pool checkoffs done. These skills include being able to remove and replace their mask and regulator, hand signals, Emergency Weight Belt Drop and more. All of the students successfully completed this portion of their training and will now move on the the next step, demonstrating their skills in an open water dive.
Sharptown Assists Laurel with 3 Alarm fire at The Rigby
On Jan 27 at approximately 7PM, Sharptown Vol. Fire Dept. was alerted to assist Laurel Fire Department with a 3 alarm fire at the Rigby Hotel. Fire crews from multiple companied from Sussex, Wicomico and Dorchester Counties were on scene all night into the morning.
MVC with Rollover and Entrapment
On Jan 20, 2022, Sharptown Fire Department was alerted for a MVC. Once on scene, crews found a delivery vehicle on its side, with one person trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters were able to remove the windshield from the vehicle to allow the driver to get out of the vehicle. The driver was transported to a local hospital.
New Ambulance B-14 In Service
On November 18th 2021, the members of the Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department placed the new Ambulance B-14 in service. This addition to the Sharptown Fire Department is the result of months of hard work and countless meetings by the new ambulance committee to make this new ambulance ready to serve Sharptown and the surrounding communities.
The new B-14 is a 2020 Ford F550 PL Custom Type I Classic Ambulance built by PL Customs from New Jersey. It features a power load stretcher system, 4 point provider safety harnesses, Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation for disinfection, and many other safety enhancements. These features are designed to improve safety of our patients and providers, and allow us to improve the service we provide for our community.
