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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Major Incident Response Team (MIRT)

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Delaware State Fire Marshal Investigative Unit Vehicle

State fire investigators throughout the State comprise this highly skilled team driven to find the origin and cause of all fatal fires and fires involving large losses in the State. Personnel on this team are selected by the DE State Fire Marshal and have extensive experience in the investigation of fires and explosions. The MIRT members dedicate many of their off hours to responding to and solving complex investigations.

Major Incident Response Team (MIRT)

MIRT Team Personnel

B. Scott Bullock, Assistant State Fire Marshal

John M. Galaska, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

Robert L. Fox, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

Brian A. Schad, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal

Michael Pfaffenhauser, Deputy State Fire Marshal

K-9 P.J., Accelerant Detection Canine

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