I would like to welcome you to the Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s website. It is my honor and privilege to serve as your seventh State Fire Marshal and to work with the dedicated and talented staff of our agency.

The mission of our agency is to provide an environment which is safe from the devastating effects of fire and explosions, and our agency, in collaboration with our fire service, law enforcement, and homeland security partners, diligently works to prevent fires and explosions from occurring.

To accomplish our mission, the agency provides plan review and inspection services, fire code enforcement, fire and explosion investigation, and youth fire-setting intervention programs throughout the State of Delaware. Additionally, the agency licenses fire protection system vendors, fireworks shooters, and blasters. Licenses and permits for specific occupancies and processes are also issued to ensure the highest standards of life safety and fire protection are maintained throughout the State.

For 70 years our agency has provided exceptional service to the State and its citizens, visitors, and our business community, and we look forward to continuing that exceptional service on your behalf.