Delaware State Fire Marshal Urges Fireworks Caution Ahead of America’s 250TH Anniversary
Featured Posts | State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As Delaware prepares to celebrate America’s historic 250th anniversary of independence, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office (DSFMO) reminds all residents and visitors to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks to the professionals. With unprecedented crowds and community events planned across Delaware for this milestone Semiquincentennial, state fire officials are tracking a heightened risk of preventable […]
Delaware State Auditor Issues Investigatory Report on Marydel Volunteer Fire Company
Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The investigation substantiated allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of State resources by former MDVFC President and Treasurer Dover, DE – The Delaware Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) issued an investigatory report today following allegations of financial misconduct by the former president and treasurer of Marydel Volunteer Fire Company (MDVFC) in Kent County. In […]
Delaware State Fire Commission Announces National Search for Director of the Delaware State Fire School
State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Delaware State Fire Commission announces that it is conducting a national search for the next Director of the Delaware State Fire School. The Director serves as the chief executive and administrative officer of the Delaware State Fire School and reports directly to the Delaware State Fire Commission. This position is responsible for the overall […]
Delaware State Fire Commission Now an Authorized IdentoGO & TSA Background Check Location
Newsroom | State Fire Commission | Date Posted: Sunday, December 21, 2025
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware State Fire Commission is pleased to announce that it is now an authorized IdentoGO and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check provider. This new designation allows individuals to conveniently complete both federal and state background checks at the Commission’s office in Dover. As the central agency responsible for overseeing background […]
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 […]
