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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Fire Department Resources

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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Public Meeting Notice

Fire Lane Code Committee Meeting No Meeting Scheduled Office of the State Fire Marshal1537 Chestnut Grove RdDover, DE 19904

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Related Links

Delaware State Fire Commission Delaware State Fire School Delaware Crime Stoppers Delaware Burn Camp Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association NICET Online National Fire Protection Association National Fire Information Council National Fire Academy US Fire Administration National Association of State Fire Marshals International Code Council ANSI American National Standards Institute IAAI International Association of Arson Investigators NFSA […]

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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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Place of Assembly Licenses

Applications: Place of Assembly License Application Place of Assembly License Application for Special Events

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Amusement Ride Permits

Memo to Owners/Operators Amusement Attraction Site Permit Application Amusement Ride Inspection Forms Regulation 704, Chapter 4 Amusement Ride Safety Electrical Inspection Agencies Amusement Ride Safety Inspection and Insurance Act/Delaware Code Title 16 Chapter 64

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Haunted House Permit

Special Events – Haunted House Permit Haunted House Permit Application Haunted House Permit Guidelines Regulation 706-Chapter 7 Haunted Houses

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Tent Permits

Special Events – Tent Permit Tent Permit Application

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Explosives Use & Transportation

Explosives Use & Transportation Permit Blasting / Explosive Permit to Use Application Blasting / Explosive Permit to Transport Application Regulation 704, Chapter 3 Explosives, Ammunition, Blasting Agents Delaware Blaster’s License Attention Licensed Blasters Application for Blaster’s License Exam Application for Blaster’s License Renewal

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Fireworks: Display Permits & Licensing

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all citizens and visitors of Delaware that fireworks can cause serious injuries or death. Projectiles from exploded fireworks can cause eye injuries, burns, and amputations of fingers. The Fireworks law under the Delaware Criminal Code was amended to: Please leave fireworks in the hands of professionals […]

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