Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Lithium-Ion Batteries
State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Friday, October 3, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and […]
State Auditor Issues Performance Audit of Memorial Volunteer Fire Company
Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2025
The State Auditor’s office was engaged to conduct a performance audit by the State Fire Commission to address the concerns of fire company members Dover, DE – The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) issued a performance audit today of the Memorial Volunteer Fire Company (MVFC). AOA was engaged to conduct the audit by […]
Delaware Fire Commission Thanks Governor Matt Meyer for Proclaiming September as National Service Dog Awareness Month
State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Commission would like to thank Governor Matt Meyer for officially proclaiming the month of September as National Service Dog Awareness Month in the State of Delaware, recognizing the vital role service dogs play in supporting individuals with disabilities, as well as the growing role they serve in helping first responders manage […]
Fireworks
State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all Delawareans and visitors to the State of Delaware that the safest way to enjoy fireworks for the 4th of July is to attend one of the many professional displays throughout the State. As a reminder, ground based, non-explosive, non-airborne fireworks and sparklers are permitted to […]
Delaware State Fire Commission Honors Town of Middletown and Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition
State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025
On June 2, 2025, the Delaware State Fire Commission formally recognized the Town of Middletown with a proclamation honoring the town’s recent adoption of an ordinance mandating fire sprinkler systems in all new residential homes. This ordinance, approved by the Town Council on May 5, 2025, requires all new one- and two-story residential dwellings and […]
