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: […]

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Headquarters / Kent Division Contact Information

New Castle Division Contact Information Administration Contact Information Sussex Division Contact Information Headquarters Office Address: 1537 Chestnut Grove Road Dover, DE 19904-1544 State Location Mail Code: D-180 Headquarters Office Phone Numbers: Administration: 302-739-5665 Technical Services: 302-739-4394 Information & Technology: 302-739-5665 Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program: 302-257-3075 False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394 Investigations: 302-739-4447 Quality Assurance Program: […]

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New Castle Division Contact Information

Administration Contact Information Headquarters/Kent Division Contact Information Sussex Division Contact Information New Castle Division Office Address: 2307 MacArthur Road New Castle, DE 19720-2426 State Location Mail Code: N-220 New Castle Office Phone Numbers: Investigations: 302-323-5375 Technical Services: 302-323-5365 / Fax: 302-323-5366 Day Care Inspections Program: 302-856-5298 False Fire Alarm Program: 302-739-4394 Quality Assurance Program: 302-739-4394 […]

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State Fire Marshals Past & Present

Walter J. LaRue (1953-1956) The Delaware State Fire Marshals Office was established on July 10, 1953. Walt LaRue was appointed the First State Fire Marshal by Governor Boggs on September 1, 1953. With a budget of $8,750 and 1½ positions, he had to constantly fight for funds and attempts to disband the office, he resigned […]

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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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About the Office of The State Fire Marshal

In 1953, at the urging of the Volunteer Fire Service, the State Legislature created the Office of the State Fire Marshal and directed that regulations, reflecting nationally recognized standards, be promulgated to enhance life safety and property conservation for the citizens of Delaware. The State Fire Marshal’s Office functions as an independent state agency under […]

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