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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Delaware’s Jurisdictional City Fire Marshals

City of Dover Website Phone: (302) 736-7010 Fax: (302) 736-4217 City Fire Marshal City of Dover Fire Marshal’s Office Physical Address: 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 Mailing Address: PO Box 475, Dover, DE 19903-0475 City of Newark Website Phone: (302) 366-7000 Fax: (302) 366-7160 City Fire Marshal City of Newark Fire Marshal’s Office 220 […]

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Plan Review & Inspections

 Site Plan Submittals Building Plan Submittals Fire Alarm Plan Submittals Water Based Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Non-Water Based Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Kitchen Hood Duct Mechanical Plan Submittals Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Plan Submittals Tank Plan Submittals Electrical Inspection Agencies Building Code Officials Existing Health Care Facility Inspections Existing Day Care Facility […]

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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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