In 2006 , the city erected the Ocean City Firefighter 's Memorial to honor local firefighters as well as firefighters who died in the September 11 attacks . In addition to a statue of a firefighter , the monument incorporates a piece of steel beam from one of the towers destroyed at the World Trade Center . Ocean City is home to the annual Maryland State Firefighters Convention . This is a week-long event in June , that honors the state 's firefighters with events and contests at the Convention Center , and ends with a parade
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Ocean City, Maryland