OCFD New Station 5

On the evening of May 3 at 7 pm the Ocean City FD occupied and placed the new West Ocean City Station 5 in service. This 19,000 square foot 5-bay "big house" replaces a much smaller and outgrown 1974 built building that sat on the same site at 10124 Kyser Point Road north of US 50. Assigned are Engine 1, Engine 8 (parade piece), Tanker 19, Tanker 20, Tower 5, Rescue 18, Air 13 and Canteen 25 plus Ambulance 5 a non-staffed reserve currently using Shop 7704. For more and to watch the video check out ocvfc.com. With these assignments it is certain other aspects of the fleet have changed (like the whereabouts of Engine 2) hence the rosters will get updated after a recon.

Its Coming Along

An update on the progress of Ocean City FD Station 5. As you can see it is progressing nicely into a "big house" for the West Ocean City area. This off-island station is staffed entirely by the department's volunteers as most live nearby. For those unfamiliar, it is being built on the site of the previous station on Kyser Point Road north of US 50 in West Ocean City. Station 5 is assigned Engine 1, Engine 2, Tanker 19, Tanker 20 and Snorkel 11 (that is slated for replacement) plus Ambulance 5 a reserve. No doubt old Engine 8 the '53 Ford, American parade piece will likely live here as well. Visit our storefront for an Ocean City FD Roster.