City of Salisbury Fire Marshal's Office to Host Holiday Fire Safety Demonstration

Salisbury, MD - The City of Salisbury Fire Marshal's Office will conduct a live fire safety demonstration on Friday, November 14, 2025. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the training grounds of Fire Station 16.

Community members and media representatives are invited to attend the demonstration. The event will focus on common holiday fire hazards that pose increased risks during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

Fire officials will demonstrate the dangers associated with overfilled turkey fryers during the presentation. They will also showcase how quickly a dried-out Christmas tree can ignite.

These visual demonstrations are designed to educate the public about fire risks that increase during the holiday period. Salisbury Fire Marshal Eric Cramer emphasized the importance of fire safety during the holidays.

"As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, let's remember that fire safety is one of the best gifts we can give our loved ones. Simple steps-like attentive cooking, watering your Christmas tree daily, keeping decorations away from heat sources, and checking light cords for damage-can make all the difference. The holidays should be filled with warmth, laughter, and lasting memories, not preventable tragedy. On behalf of the Fire Marshal's Office, I encourage everyone to celebrate safely and keep this season joyful for all. The Office of the City Fire Marshal also encourages members of the media to attend and share these important safety messages with the community," Cramer said.

The Fire Marshal's Office has extended a special invitation to media representatives. Officials hope media coverage will help spread important safety messages throughout the community during the holiday season.