A long-standing tradition in North Wilmington is the annual tour of the local neighborhoods by Santa and a supporting cast of firemen and volunteers from the Talleyville Fire Company. Shown here is the published schedule for the tour of Santa and his decorated fire equipment over the next several days. The list shows the neighborhood sequence and dates and is …
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 […]
As families and friends get together to celebrate the holiday season, it is important that Delawareans consider fire safety as they decorate their homes and entertain guests. During the holidays, residential fires generally increase. Following a few simple tips will help ensure your family has a happy, fire-safe holiday season. HOLIDAY DECORATING Be careful with […]
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a residential structure fire that was reported on December 7, 2024 shortly before 6:00 PM in the 22000 block of Westwoods Road Millsboro, Delaware. The Gumboro Volunteer Fire Company and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found heavy flames coming from a […]
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a structure fire that was reported on December 8, 2024 shortly before 8:00 PM in the 200 block of West 7th Street Laurel, Delaware. The Laurel Fire Department and assisting mutual aid fire companies arrived on scene and found an outbuilding and adjacent vacant, unoccupied […]
December 4, 2024 Investigators from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office continue to investigate a mobile home fire in Cheswold. The fire was reported shortly before 8:00 PM in the 100 block of Fulton Street, Cheswold on December 2, 2024. The Cheswold Fire Company along with multiple mutual aid fire companies responded to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
August 13, 2024 The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a Building Fire that occurred this afternoon in Newark, DE. At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, The Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company of Newark was alerted to a building fire in the Southgate Garden Apartments building 18. Upon arrival the Fire Department found […]
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, […]
