Office of the State Fire Marshal, State Fire Academy, and State HAZMAT Team

                                    Mission Statement

The mission is to protect lives and property with a coordinated effort in code enforcement, fire service training, public education, and hazardous materials response.

The Division of Fire Safety provides a number of services related to the safety of residents and guests of the State. The Division has four Regional Offices that provide the review of construction documents, permitting, inspections, safety education and training, data management, product or site investigation and response to emergencies. The Fire Academy provides training, certification, data management and training resources for the fire service, and support of the Fire Service Training Council.

The Division of Fire Safety Central Office provides support for the four Regional Offices, the Fire Academy, and State HAZ-MAT Response Team.  The Central Office manages data for the National Fire Incident Reporting System, certification of technically qualified people for specialty trades, technical assistance, appeals, administrative orders and penalties, fire safety education, technical training, public outreach, and provides support for the various State Safety and Licensing boards.

Special Fire Danger Statement

Wildfire Danger Elevated – Take Precautions to Prevent Fires

Fire danger remains high to very high in areas of the state. Fire safety officials, local fire departments and Town Fire Wardens are joining with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation to urge the public to consider postponing any open burning until Vermont has received a significant wetting rain.  Do your part to help prevent and prepare for wildfire. MORE >>

Latest News  

• May New Letter is now available.

• 2013 Vermont Entry Level Fire Fighter Testing Process Announced

• Firefighter I, II, and I/II Course Requests being accepted until June 1, 2013

• Soliciting Input for 2012 Vermont Plumbing Rules - 2012 Proposed Plumbing Rules

• Protecting young children from falling down stairs

• DFS offers NFPA Certified Fire Inspector 1 Certification Program

• New Construction Permit Form is now available

• 2013 Calendar Awardees Slide Show

• New Service for Trades - Continuing Education Provider Request Form

• Elevator Service and Repair Requirements

• Vermont Fire Academy launches new Responding to Electrical Emergencies online independent study course.

2012 Vermont Plumbing Rules Proposed Rule

Submitt changes to Deputy Director Robert Patterson at robert.patterson@state.vt.us

Effective July 1, 2013

2012 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code

2012 Report of the State Fire Marshal

Download Archived Reports 

    How to File a Safety Complaint

If you have a complaint regarding fire safety contact your landlord or building owner in an effort to resolve the issue. A formal complaint may be submitted by completing the form below and either mail, fax, or drop off to the appropriate Regional Office (see Regional map). Upon receipt the Division of Fire Safety will schedule an inspection with the building owner.    

The Division of Fire Safety is responsible for fire safety related issues including; smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, electrical safety, heating appliance safety, exiting, and plumbing.  It is common to redirect complaints to Other State or Municipal Agencies when it is determined the division has no jurisdiction (example: lead and asbestos abatement, rodent infestation, and trash removal).

DFS Fire Safety Complaint Form

Make Every Day a Fire Safe Day!