Seaford Fire
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a residential structure fire that was reported on February 13, 2025 shortly before 8:00 PM in the 6000 block of Grist Lane Seaford, Delaware. The Blades Volunteer Fire Company, Seaford Fire Department and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found heavy flames […]
Winter Fire Safety
January 7, 2025 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans that home fires occur more in the winter months than any other season throughout the year. In fact, half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, & February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 […]
Thanksgiving Safety 2024
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind Delawareans of the importance of fire safety in the kitchen. On Thanksgiving Day, there is a lot of activity in the kitchen and many people in the home. Nationwide, it is also the leading day of the year for home fires involving […]
Burning Ban
October 15, 2024 State Fire Marshal John W. Rudd has ordered a Burning Ban beginning at 1600 hrs today 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 […]
Fire Prevention Month 2024
As Fire Prevention Month begins, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office urges Delawareans to make sure their smoke alarms are working. The theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2024 is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”. According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by more than […]
