10/31/2026
PUBLIC INFORMATION RELEASE
Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Company 30
October 27, 2026
At approximately 0128 hours on October 27, 2026, Deep Creek Volunteer Fire Company (DCVFC), Garrett County Emergency Services (GCES), and Maryland State Police (MSP) were dispatched for an automatic crash notification in the area of Archie’s BBQ.
Within minutes of dispatch Garrett County Emergency Services Supervisor Chase 11 arrived on scene and located a single-vehicle motor vehicle collision. The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames.
DCVFC personnel arrived shortly thereafter and worked to bring the fire under control within minutes of arriving on scene. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of responding personnel, the victim succumbed to their injuries.
While DCVFC strives to provide timely information and updates to our community, we made the decision to delay this release out of respect for the victim and their family, allowing time for proper family notification and for those closest to the victim to process this tragic loss.
As a volunteer fire company, we often share updates about our responses, training, and the work our members do throughout our community. However, not every call has a positive outcome. There is also a difficult and heartbreaking side to emergency services that our members experience, and it is important that we acknowledge that reality with the respect and sensitivity it deserves.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragedy. We also recognize the responding personnel who worked through a difficult incident in the early morning hours.
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Slopeside Market for providing warm coffee and food to first responders who remained on scene for more than three hours working through this incident. Gestures like this may seem simple, but they mean a great deal, especially during difficult and emotionally challenging incidents. It is a reminder of the strength of our community and the way we come together to support one another when it matters most. We are grateful for your kindness and continued support.
Please keep all those affected in your thoughts.
In God We Trust.
IN OMNIA PARATUS
Prepared for All Things
DCVFC- Co.30
