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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Alarm Activation Report DFIRS Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program (JFIP) Referral Form Systems Complaint Form Display Presentation Request Form False Fire Alarm Program

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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program

JFIP Mission Statement “To provide the youth of our communities, and their families, a fire safe environment, be it in the home, the school, or wherever they pursue their varied interests, through identification, education, and referrals, in an effort to deter future firesetting among our youth.” Danger Signals for Youth Firesetting Motives for Youth Firesetting […]

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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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