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Annapolis Fire Department details summer readiness for marine, heat and special events
Summary
Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Lopez outlined a summer focus on marine rescue and waterfront response, special-event preparedness for Commissioning Week and July 4, responder heat-safety measures, and community risk-reduction education with partner agencies.
Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Lopez told the committee that Annapolis’s summer posture prioritizes prevention and preparedness for waterfront activity, special events and heat-related risks.
Lopez said the department maintains Fireboat 36 and a dive team, coordinates with the U.S. Coast Guard and Maryland Natural Resources Police, and conducts boating-safety outreach and water-rescue readiness. For special events (Commissioning Week, July Fourth and waterfront festivals), the department develops incident action plans and positions EMS and command resources strategically.
Responder health measures include hydration and heat-stress monitoring and rehabilitation procedures for prolonged operations. Community risk-reduction efforts include youth camps, CPR training, safety demonstrations and outreach to residents and visitors. Lopez described the initiative as departmentwide, coordinated by the fire chief and deputy chiefs.
