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The Town of Ocean City Fire Department provides fire suppression and emergency medical response on the island, working with Worcester County and regional hospital systems for transport. Visitors should call 911 for true emergencies. Non-emergency Town lines handle questions that do not need lights-and-sirens response.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Worcester County
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.











