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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Existing Day Care Facility Inspections

Our Day Care Inspector performs annual inspections Statewide on all Group Daycare Homes, Day Care Centers, and other facilities utilized for the supervision of children. These inspections are conducted to determine compliance with the Delaware State Fire Prevention Regulations, and once approved, the Day Care Inspector provides the approval paperwork to the Office of Child […]

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Special Programs

Existing Day Care Facility Inspections Existing Health Care Facility Inspections Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program Public Relations Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Smoke Detectors Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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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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