Queen Anne's County Fire and EMS Commission

Centerville, MD

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The Queen Anne’s County Fire & EMS Commission (FEC) was established in 1973 by the County Commissioners to act as an advisory body in the interest of fire, rescue and emergency medical services. They are charged with establishing standard operating procedures for the volunteer fire and EMS departments, see that those procedures are carried out by the departments in the county and to act as a liaison between fire and EMS departments and the Department of Emergency Services, in an effort to establish harmony in emergency operations, training and mutual aid responses in order to give the citizens of Queen Anne’s County the best fire and emergency medical services possible.

HISTORY:

In an effort to unify and standardize operations of the volunteer fire companies in Queen Anne’s County, the County Commissioners in 1973, by Resolution, created the Queen Anne’s County Fire Protection and Ambulance Commission. This organization was operated with an approved set of by-laws but not any powers delegated by the County Commissioners to make it a part of the County Government.In the 1980′s the volunteer fire chief’s thought it would better serve their needs if it was called the Queen Anne’s County Fire Chief’s Association and it’s name was changed. Three independent fire service studies done for the County Commissioners over the past 20 years have all recommended that this organizations powers be strengthened and given the recognition it needed in the County Government.During the 1990′s, the name was changed back to the Queen Anne’s County Fire & EMS Commission but still without any official recognition by the County. Efforts by previous Chairmen of the Commission to get Title 21 of the County Code amended to include this organization fell on deaf ear, until 2009 when Commissioner Carol Fordonski located the original Resolution and introduced Ordinance 09-09 to officially create the Queen Anne’s County Fire & EMS Commission as a part of County Government.

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Queen Anne's County Fire & EMS Commission

7 months ago

Queen Anne's County Fire & EMS Commission

September is National Preparedness Month. Being ready requires knowing your risks and developing emergency plans to use during and after the situation. Your efforts could help minimize the impact and protect your family.
Risks to be prepared for include:

• Hurricane
• Flooding
• Wildfire
• Thunderstorm
• Heat Wave
• Winter Storm
• Tornado

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September is National Preparedness Month.  Being ready requires knowing your risks and developing emergency plans to use during and after the situation. Your efforts could help minimize the impact and protect your family.
Risks to be prepared for include:

• Hurricane
• Flooding
• Wildfire
• Thunderstorm
• Heat Wave
• Winter Storm
• Tornado

https://www.ready.gov/september
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8 months ago

Queen Anne's County Fire & EMS Commission

October 3rd and 4th at the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company. The class will be hosted by “Got Big Water”. ... See MoreSee Less

October 3rd and 4th at the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company. The class will be hosted by “Got Big Water”.
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Queen Anne's County Fire & EMS Commission

8 months ago

Queen Anne's County Fire & EMS Commission

Timeline PhotosText-to-911 Service is Now Available in QAC

Text-to-911 Service is Now Available in Queen Anne’s County

Effective today, 911 call centers across Maryland, including Queen Anne’s County, will begin accepting text messages via text-to-911 service.

“I am proud that Queen Anne’s County has had this capability since August of 2018 and we were one of the first counties in the State to implement Text-to-911 service” says county commissioner president, Jim Moran

Customers of the three major wireless carriers (AT&T, former Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon) who are enrolled in their carriers’ text messaging and/or data plan can send text messages to 911 in an emergency when they are unable to place a phone call. This includes those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired, those who may find themselves in a situation where placing a voice call could put them in danger, or those who are experiencing a medical emergency and are unable to speak.

“Although we did a soft launch two years ago, we are excited to officially announce text-to-911 service here in Queen Anne’s County,” said Jim Alfree, assistant chief of emergency services “While a phone call is still the preferred way to contact 911, the ability to send a text message to 911 gives residents and visitors, particularly those who may have difficulty placing a voice call, better access to emergency services.”

If you are in need of emergency services and unable to place a phone call, you can enter 911 in the “To” line of a new text message and begin your message with the location of the emergency and the type of help needed—police, fire, or emergency medical services. Once the message has been received at the 911 call center, a 911 specialist will respond. You should be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions.

Additional tips for using text-to-911 service:

• As with all text messages, messages to 911 may take longer to receive, may be received out of order, and/or may not be received at all

• If text-to-911 service in not available, you will receive a bounce back message from your carrier telling you to place a phone or relay call instead

• Photos and videos cannot be received by 911 call centers

• English is the preferred language for text messaging, though some limited translation services may be available in your area

• Keep text messages short and simple, and avoid using slang or abbreviations

• Including an additional contact on your text message may prevent it from being received by 911

• CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU CAN’T

• Do not text and drive

For additional information on text-to-911 service in Queen Anne’s County, visit qacdes.org and click on the Test to 911 logo.
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110 Vincit Street
Centreville, MD 21617

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