It is the mission of the Fire Marshal’s Office to prevent and/or reduce the incidence of fire by increasing the awareness and knowledge of the residents and businesses respecting fire safety, and by ensuring compliance with Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the regulations and policies set forth by the Connecticut Office of the State Fire Marshal the Connecticut Fire Safety Code and all applicable NFPA regulations.  This mission will be accomplished through fire prevention education, fire investigations and compliance inspections. We will actively participate with our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all resources made available, to provide safety and excellent customer service to the citizens of the town of Bethany, Connecticut, as well as those who are its visitors.

The Office of the Bethany Fire Marshal consists of a part-time Fire Marshal. To be appointed in the future, a part-time Deputy Fire Marshal, part-time Fire Inspector, and a part-time administrative assistant. Our staff is charged with the duty to perform various duties, many of which are mandated by the Connecticut General Statutes. These duties include inspection of all properties, with the exception of one and two-family homes. The Fire Marshal is required to perform investigations as they pertain to the origin and cause of fires that are in the Town of Bethany.
  Our staff is mandated to issue permits for hazardous operations, which include but are not limited to the installation of a permanent propane tanks and piping, heating fuel storage tanks, gasoline and diesel fuel storage tanks, blasting permits, and commercial fireworks displays. In addition to these mandated functions, the Fire Marshal’s Office staff offers public fire prevention education programs to all who request a presentation.

All uniformed personnel attend many hours of training each year. Training courses include the latest Fire Safety Code theories, building construction procedures, fire investigation courses, fire protection systems, and many other subjects. The courses attended are in various locations throughout the State. Fire Marshal’s are required to complete 90 hours of training over three-year cycles to maintain certification.  Fire Inspectors and Fire Investigators are required to complete 30 hours of Training on a yearly cycle to maintain certification. Training that is mandated is for all positions are in the fields of fire prevention, hazardous materials operations and processes, and proper fire investigation procedures per year to maintain certification through the State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety.

 

 

Applications And Forms: 

 

Application for Removal or Abandonment of Underground Tanks

 

 Blasting Permit

 Fire Work Form

Open Burn Permit