Emergency Services
Talbot’s FiRST™ Brings Bold Mental Health Solutions to County’s First Responders
10/31/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The steering committee of Talbot FiRST™ First Responder Support Team recently presented its program to the Talbot County Council. Talbot FiRST™ brings together multiple agencies and partners to support the mental health of all its first responders in Talbot County − launching a robust peer support team that creates a pathway for immediate access to For All Seasons’ trauma-certified mental health services and works intentionally to build in proactive resiliency training. Read more
Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective October 25, 2024
10/25/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, November 24, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more
Talbot County Teams Up to Offer Mobile Integrated Health Services
10/04/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
Talbot County is proud to offer Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) services, a collaborative initiative involving the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) and the Talbot County Health Department Read more
Emergency Services Welcomes Two New Full-Time EMTs Following Completion of Apprenticeship Program
09/24/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Talbot County Emergency Services is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its apprenticeship program for two Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Connor Flaherty and Geovanni “Geo” Greaves. The Talbot County Public School students, who joined the department as apprentices at the beginning of the 2023 academic year, were recently hired as full-time EMTs after completing their training and passing all required exams. Read more
Talbot County Burn Ban Concludes July 21, 2024
07/19/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county on June 21, 2024. Following recent rain, the Burn Ban Committee has recommended to Council to let the ban expire as expected on July 21, 2024. Read more
Talbot County Implements Burn Ban Effective June 21, 2024
06/21/2024
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The Talbot County Council has enacted an Administrative Resolution imposing a complete ban on all open-air burning throughout the county. This burn ban will take effect on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. and will remain in place for 30 days, expiring on Sunday, July 21, 2024 unless extended or terminated by a subsequent resolution. Read more
Cooling Centers Set Up For Excessive Heat
06/18/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Cooling Centers will be open on Wednesday, June 19 to June 26 for any community member in need of a cool environment. Read more
Talbot County Prepares for Hurricane Season with Comprehensive Shelter Tour
06/17/2024
Category: Partner Agencies Emergency Services
In preparation for hurricane season, the Talbot County Department of Social Services, with support of the Talbot County DES, ensures the county's designated emergency shelter is fully operations and ready to serve. Read more
Emergency Services Reminds Residents to Prepare Now in Advance of Predicted Busy Hurricane Season
05/30/2024
Category: Emergency Services
With multiple weather forecasting services and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) predicting an exceptionally active 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) urges residents to begin their preparations now. “The NOAA 2024 hurricane forecast calls for more storms than ever before and it is important that all Marylanders take preparations seriously,” said MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland, “High winds, storm surge, tidal and inland flooding can all be deadly consequences of hurricanes and tropical storms.” Read more
What is the CPR Marathon?
03/01/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Each year, Talbot County Emergency Services (DES) and their partners host the annual CPR Marathon, with the goal of training as many individuals as possible in the basics of saving a life. Read more
Emergency Services to Host CPR Training Marathon
02/16/2024
Category: Emergency Services
The CPR Marathon will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway in Easton on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Read more
Talbot County Recognizes February as American Heart Month
02/13/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Talbot County recognizes February 2024 as American Heart Month. The County encourages all residents to support initiatives toward a healthier lifestyle and healthy hearts, and to receive lifesaving CPR training. Read more
Volunteer Fire Departments Receive Electric Vehicle Battery Disabling Equipment
02/08/2024
Category: Emergency Services
At the January Fire Chief’s Committee Meeting, each of Talbot County’s Volunteer Fire Departments received “Emergency Plug” equipment, paid for by the County. Read more
Local Emergency Medical Partners Host 28th Year of Winterfest
02/06/2024
Category: Emergency Services
Emergency medical professionals from around the state (and surrounding states) descended upon Easton this past weekend for the annual Winterfest Conference. The three-day conference, now in its 28th year, provides world-class education to emergency professionals on the Eastern Shore. Read more
Emergency Services Hosts Tabletop Exercise, and Awaits Approval of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from County Council
01/23/2024
Category: Emergency Services
On January 18, 2024, first responders, directors, and other partners packed into a crowded auditorium at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to consider the impact that “Hurricane Toby” would have on the residents and visitors of the Eastern Shore. Read more
Emergency Services Launches “Season’s Safety” Campaign
12/05/2023
Category: Emergency Services
The Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) launched a new public awareness campaign coined “Season’s Safety”. The initiative aims at enhancing public awareness of winter hazards and safety measures, especially around the season of giving. Read more
Maryland Winter Safety Week Begins
12/05/2023
Category: Emergency Services
MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland emphasizes the importance of taking winter safety precautions seriously, stating, “Winter brings with it several hazards that cause injuries and cost lives and money every year. It is precisely because of this that we must take winter safety precautions seriously.” Read more
Department of Health to Host Community Overdose Action Town Hall
11/14/2023
Category: Sheriff Department Talbot Family Network Emergency Services
The Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC), Maryland’s primary opioid response coordinating office, is hosting a town hall meeting on November 16th, 2023 at the Talbot County Free Library. The event aims to provide the community with the opportunity to share their ideas for how we can do more to address the opioid and overdose crisis. Read more
Easton's New and First 24 Hour AED
11/14/2023
Category: Emergency Services
Partners within this program are the Bluepoint Hospitality Group, Talbot Emergency Services, and the Talbot Paramedic Foundation. Read more
24/7 Accessible AED Added in Downtown Easton
11/08/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
The first 24-hour publicly accessible automatic external defibrillator (AED) for downtown Easton is now operational, thanks to the collaboration of Talbot CARES and Bluepoint Hospitality. Read more
Departments Urge Best Practices as Part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
10/19/2023
Category: Emergency Services Economic Development and Tourism
To recognize Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services (DES) and the Department of Technical Services have partnered share best practices for cybersecurity. The public awareness campaign, coined “Talbot Secure”, will run on Talbot County Emergency Service’s social media in October. Read more
Talbot County Holds Annual 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony
09/11/2023
Category: Sheriff Department Emergency Services County Council
On September 11, 2023, the Talbot County community gathered to commemorate the events of September 11, 2001 in Easton, Maryland. The ceremony began slightly later than the scheduled 8:30 a.m. start time due to a brief, but sudden downpour. Read more
Easton EDC and Talbot County Release 9/11 Day of Remembrance Short Film
09/12/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
On the 22nd anniversary of the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, Easton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in coordination with Talbot County Government, released a short film that provides a snapshot of resiliency within the community. Read more
We Are Talbot Ready, 9/11 Day of Remembrance Video
09/11/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
In the aftermath of 9/11, the nation came together to support one another, not only in the immediate crisis, but for days, and weeks, and years to come. In the 2023 9/11 Day of Remembrance Video, Talbot County leaders reflect on the past, and look to the future, sharing how as a community...we can be #TalbotReady Read more
Council Vice President Pete Lesher's Remarks from 9/11 Day of Remembrance
09/11/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
Council Vice President Pete Lesher provides keynote address at 9/11 Day of Remembrance Event. Read more
September Declared National Preparedness Month
08/25/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Council
Brian LeCates, Director of Emergency Services and Geneva Schaffle, Division Chief, Emergency Management, accepted a proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month. Read more
We Are One: Community Supporting Community To Conclude with 9/11 Event
08/24/2023
Category: Emergency Services County Manager’s Office
Throughout the summer, volunteers have been working together to help strengthen relationships between members of the community by supporting projects that exemplified the theme, “We Are One: Community Supporting Community.” The Day of Remembrance ceremony concludes the summer events. Read more
Teen, first responders recognized for cardiac arrest save
08/14/2023
Category: Emergency Services
In recognition of his heroism and selfless actions, Sean received a certificate of commendation from the county council and a life-saving award from the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services. Read more
Emergency Service Provides AED Demonstration
08/10/2023
Category: Emergency Services
Special Programs Paramedic, Rachael Cox, provided a AED Demonstration during the recent council meeting. Read more
Emergency Services Joins Apprenticeship Program with TCPS
07/27/2023
Category: Human Resources Emergency Services
On July 26, 2023 Talbot County Department of Emergency Services sat down with Talbot County Public Schools’ student, Geovanni “Geo” Greaves, to sign paperwork to make him the very first county-employed apprentice in the Talbot County Youth Apprenticeship program through TCPS and the Maryland Department of Labor. Read more
July 3, 2023 Storm Damage Response
07/04/2023
Category: Emergency Services
On Monday, July 3, 2023, at approximately 7 p.m., reports of a strong storm in Talbot County near Tilghman Island came into the Department of Emergency Services dispatch center. Fire and police personal were dispatched to the area minutes later. Read more
Matthew Watkins Named Talbot County Department of Emergency Services Division Chief
05/04/2022
Category: Human Resources Emergency Services
Matthew Watkins Named Talbot County Department of Emergency Services Division Chief. Read more
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