Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Lithium-Ion Batteries
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 […]
Burn Ban Lifted
Effective Monday, November 25, 2024, State Fire Marshal John W. Rudd has lifted the Statewide outside fire burn ban. “I would like to thank all Delawareans for their patience, cooperation, and vigilance during the recent record-breaking dry weather,” State Fire Marshal Rudd said. “I would also like to extend our Agency’s appreciation to the first […]
Smokey Bear to visit Delaware schools for Fire Prevention Month
To honor October as “Fire Prevention Month,” Smokey Bear will visit Delaware schools to teach children that “only you can prevent wildfires.” Nationwide fire data continue to show that human activity causes the largest number of forest fires, which is why Smokey teaches children at a very early age that they should never play with fire or use matches. Last year, the Delaware Forest Service provided 104 fire education programs to 9,410 students – a record number of school programs for the agency.
Yellow Gas Piping in Your Home May Pose a Safety Risk
The Delaware Department of Insurance, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) are teaming up to educate homeowners on a potential safety risk involving yellow flexible gas piping. The gas piping is known as corrugated stainless steel tubing, or “yellow CSST.”
Commissioner Stewart Provides Tips and Information for National Fire Prevention Week
October 5 through 11 is Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month.
