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Fireworks in Delaware

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




Summer Safety

State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

School is out and summer is finally here! As Delawareans and visitors participate in the activities that we look forward to the most during the summer months, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, want to remind Delawareans and visitors to consider […]




Selbyville Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the unit block of Clendaniel Avenue Selbyville, Delaware at the Thessalonia Baptist Church. The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company arrived […]




Georgetown Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2024

March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:00 P.M., occurred in the 27000 block of Paradise Street, Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke […]




Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed and maintained smoke detectors […]







  Category: State Fire Marshal

Fireworks in Delaware

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Office of the Delaware State Fire Marshal reminds Delawareans and visitors that fireworks are prohibited in the State of Delaware, with the following exceptions:  Certain fireworks, such as sparklers, ground-based displays, and a selection of other nonairborne, nonexplosive novelty items, regulated by the federal government, are allowed to be used only on July 4th, […]




Summer Safety

State Fire Commission | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

School is out and summer is finally here! As Delawareans and visitors participate in the activities that we look forward to the most during the summer months, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Delaware State Fire School, and the Delaware State Fire Prevention Commission, want to remind Delawareans and visitors to consider […]




Selbyville Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024

March 19, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a structure in Selbyville, Delaware on March 19, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 12:30 A.M. , occurred in the unit block of Clendaniel Avenue Selbyville, Delaware at the Thessalonia Baptist Church. The Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company arrived […]




Georgetown Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2024

March 17, 2024 The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that damaged a mobile home in Georgetown, Delaware on March 16, 2024. The incident, reported shortly before 4:00 P.M., occurred in the 27000 block of Paradise Street, Georgetown, Delaware. The Georgetown Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke […]




Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 6, 2024

As Delawareans change their clocks this Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind all residents to also check the batteries in their smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home because properly installed and maintained smoke detectors […]