State Fire Marshal, John W. Rudd, has ordered a Burning Ban, beginning October 15, 2024, for all outdoor burning, as current conditions throughout the State of Delaware are extremely dry and pose a fire hazard. Effective immediately, the following are prohibited: bonfires, controlled burnings (including burning of leaves and yard waste), agricultural burnings, fires for land clearing, fires for demolition and removal of hazards, and outdoor rubbish fires (whether or not contained). More Info

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Sussex Division Contact Information



New Castle Division Contact Information

Headquarters/Kent Division Contact Information

Administration Contact Information


Sussex Division Office Address:

22705 Park Avenue
Georgetown, DE 19947

State Location Mail Code: S-120


Sussex Office Phone Numbers:

Administration: 302-856-5600

Technical Services: 302-856-5298

Day Care Inspections Program: 302-856-5298

Health Care Inspections Program: 302-739-4394

Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program: 302-257-3075

Fire Incident Reporting Program: 302-739-4394

Investigations: 302-856-5600

Fax: 302-856-5800

False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394

Quality Assurance Program: 302-739-4394


Administration:

John M. Galaska, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, DFM IV

William C. Kelly, CFI I, Fire Protection Specialist III

Stacey J. Beckner , Office Manager


Deputy Fire Marshals:

William P. Goins, Deputy Fire Marshal III

Dale W. Magee, Deputy Fire Marshal III

Michael P. Pfaffenhauser, Deputy Fire Marshal III

Eric Ketterer, Deputy Fire Marshal II

Paul S. Shulli, Deputy Fire Marshal II


Fire Protection Specialists:

Desiree B. McCall , Fire Protection Specialist II

John A. Colpo, Fire Protection Specialist II

Daniel E. Louder, Fire Protection Specialist I

Walter Johnson, Fire Protection Specialist I

Li Ann Burroughs, Administrative Specialist I

Christine Bangert, Administrative Specialist I

Cyndie Givens, Administrative Specialist I


Special Programs Statewide:

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program:

Rebekah L. LePore, MS – Senior Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Coordinator

Day Care Inspection Program:

Thomas G. Kapa, Fire Inspector

Health Care Inspection Program / Delaware Fire Incident Reporting System / False Fire Alarm Program / Hard Wired Program:

David Wilson- Fire Protection Specialist II


Office Location

22705 Park Avenue
Georgetown, DE 19947


Directions

From Northern Delaware
Take US-113 S (DuPont Blvd) past Georgetown.
Turn Left onto Arrow Safety Road. – 0.5 mi
Turn Left onto South Bedford Street. – 0.5 mi
Turn Right onto Park Avenue. – 2.0 mi
The OSFM is located on your left at the entrance to the Airport Industrial Park.

From Southern Delaware
Take US-113 N (DuPont Blvd) towards Georgetown.
Turn Right onto South Bedford Street (Located across from DSP Troop #4) – 1.2 mi
Turn Right onto Park Avenue. – 2.0 mi
The OSFM is located on your left at the entrance to the Airport Industrial Park.
 

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