An Ocean City Firefighter/Paramedic was injured during his successful effort to rescue three exhausted swimmers. The Ocean City Fire Department was dispatched just before 2:00 a.m. on Sunday to 37th Street and the ocean. Upon arrival, the Ocean City Police Department confirmed the sighting of at least two swimmers in distress.
Firefighter/Paramedics Derrick Simpson and Delbert Baker entered the water. Baker had three victims on his buoy, and released one victim to Simpson so they could continue their swim to shore.
After all rescuers and victims were on shore, two victims and one Firefighter / Paramedic were taken to Atlantic General Hospital. The Firefighter / Paramedic was kept for observation and has been released.
At least 15 additional Fire Department personnel responded to assist at the scene. The rescue effort lasted approximately 26 minutes. Assistant Fire Chief Duke had command of the incident.
The Ocean City Fire Department encourages those on the beach to enter the water only when the Ocean City Beach Patrol is on duty.
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Derrick Simpson For Fire Fighter fo the year. Didnt he leave Salisbury Fire Department A few years ago for Ocean City? I bet his pay has increased yearly
ReplyDeleteDerrick Simpson For Fire Fighter fo the year. Didnt he leave Salisbury Fire Department A few years ago for Ocean City? I bet his pay has increased yearly
ReplyDeleteI'll bet he has a nice gym to use to keep in shape. Way to go on the rescue. I'm glad no one was seriously injured.
ReplyDeleteMay God be with all of our rescue personel.
2:00 A.M. ????? Why ???? They were very fortunate.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if OCFD has a gym but they have trainers. SFD should get them also
ReplyDeleteDerrick is going to get someone killed one of these days or he is going to become a statistic.
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ReplyDelete"Derrick is going to get someone killed one of these days or he is going to become a statistic."
DAMN! WHAT IS IT WITH THESE FIRE DEPARTMENTS?!
A Man saves 3 lives and somebody wants to discredit him - and in this case it's obviously a fellow member - a brother!
W T F is all this !!!
You must be one of those members with a little dick and no balls that your daddy made join.
GREAT JOB DERRICK - YOU'RE WHO I'D WANT TO COME HELP ME OR MY FAMILY!
Thank you for your act of courage and bravery - GREAT JOB WELL DONE!
"Derrick is going to get someone killed one of these days or he is going to become a statistic."
ReplyDeletethat is exactly what is going to happen either he is going to leave a wife and kids with no husband or father or someone elses family will loose their husband or wife.
He needs to access situations better and not jump in so fast...also realize everyone has different skill sets and not talk down to everyone. He still has a lot to learn and until he realizes those two things, he is dangerous not only as a co-worker but those guys at Berlin need to watch out as well before he hurts one of them.
anon 8:24
ReplyDeleteI guess you were there to help. You must be an expert in emergency situations.
Norbie
Oc EMS is a great service, however the fact is Derrick did become a victom, and needs to grow up.
ReplyDeleteLets not pick on poor Derrick, after all he's a chief in Berlin. Baker made the mistake, even thinking he should have taken him in the surf in the first place.
ReplyDeleteWhy does the fire service tend to nominate people for awards (anonymous 7:49/7:50) when they (figurtively) go in over their heads on a call? If a situation out-preforms you and you nearly get injured in the process, does that make it more noble that you undertook it? NO. But it also doesn't mean you should be slammed for trying. Great job trying, try to do better next time. The true atta boy needs to go to Baker, who tried and succeeded...
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