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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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

This is the FOIA request information page for the Office of The State Fire Marshal. For more information on FOIA or to file a Freedom of Information Act request for another department please visit the FOIA page. The Office of The State Fire Marshal is committed to transparency and openness. Persons submitting requests under Delaware’s […]

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Division Contact Information

Administrative Division New Castle Division Headquarters Division Sussex Division

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Administrative Division

The Administrative Division of the State Fire Marshal is carried out through our Headquarters Division, located in Dover and has the responsibility to ensure the accountability, accuracy, and competency of all facets of the Agency through program planning and evaluation, administrative polices and procedures, maintaining central records, fiscal management and budget preparation, personnel management, staff […]

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Public Relations

Our agency welcomes the opportunity to attend public events and promote services that are available to the citizens of Delaware. During the year, our agency is represented at many events throughout the State. From local fire department open houses, to health fairs, to arson prevention presentations; we are always willing to assist our community with […]

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Administration Contact Information

New Castle Division Contact Information Headquarters/Kent Division Contact Information Sussex Division Contact Information Executive Staff: John W. Rudd, State Fire Marshal Welcome Message from the State Fire Marshal Michael G. Chionchio, Chief of Administration B.Scott Bullock, Chief of Investigations Duane T. Fox Jr., Chief of Technical Services / Fire Protection & Life Safety Stephanie L. […]

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