It is the mission of the Division of Fire Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal to prevent deaths, injury and property loss by promoting a safe fire, building and hazardous materials environment for the citizens and visitors of New Hampshire through education, engineering, investigation and enforcement.
The Division of Fire Safety is headed by State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan. The current term of office for the State Fire Marshal runs through March, 2016.
 News and Events
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March 19, 2013
Places of Assembly Regulations Explained
The NH State Fire Marshal's Office receives many quesions about the regulations for Places of Assembly. This web page is designed to help answer those questions. more … |
March 4, 2013
New England Arson Seminar Schedule Published
The 2013 New England Arson Semnar schedule has been posted. This annual seminar brings in investigators from all over New England. more …  |
February 20, 2013
NH State Fire Marshal's Office unveils New Communications Tool for all Residents
State Fire Marshal J William Degnan announces new communication servcie to notify residents of crtical events and public safety messages via various methods. more … |
February 1, 2013
What is your county's score?
NHFIRS Unit releases County Scorecard on Fire Department performance with the NH Fire Incident Reporting System (NHFIRS). more… |
December 21, 2012
State Fire Marshal makes determination on Sky Lanterns
State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan has determined that Sky Lanterns are considered recreational fires and are therefore restricted.more … |
December 10, 2012
National Association seeking help from NH Fire Departments
State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan announced today that the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) is seeking help from all New Hampshire Fire Departments. more. … |
November 1, 2012
State to assess Swift Water Rescue Capabilities
NH State Fire Marshal J. Willam Degnan requests all NH Fire Departments to complete the survey. more … |
July 30, 2012
Fire Marshal Warns of Gas Pipe Hazard
Flexible stainless steel gas tubing, used in homes and other buildings since the early 1990s, presents a severe fire hazard from lightning strikes unless it is properly installed, according to State Fire Marshal J. William Degnan. more … |
July 17, 2012
New Crowd Manager Training Program Available
The NH State Fire Marshal has announced that there is a new on-line crowd manager training program available which satisfies the code requirement for trained crowd managers in places of assembly. more … |
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