In June 1952, ten Port Deposit firefighters, members of the Water Witch Fire Company, completed a 60-hour basic firefighting course. It was provided by the University of Maryland Fire Extension Service. As county growth soared in those post-World War II years, they made sure they were fully trained to serve the community. This is a Cecil Democrat photo.
Here’s a link to the Water Witch Fire Company’s webpage, which has more information about the company’s history.
