About Us

Learn more about the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The NH State Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for protecting the public and working with the state's fire service through coordinated efforts in education, engineering and enforcement. These include code enforcement, educating the public and our partners, and fire incident investigation. These efforts reduce the loss of life and property due to fire, building collapse, explosive incidents, and other emergencies in the State of New Hampshire, which contributes to the economic viability of the State.

We are also the lead agency for ESF-4 (Emergency Support Function - Firefighting) and ESF-10 (Emergency Support Function - Hazardous Materials) in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

We are one of seven divisions within the New Hampshire Department of Safety.

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Outreach & Education

Delivers fire safety education that includes workshops, trainings, and community events. Also provides technical assistance to regional hazardous materials teams and administers the statewide fire department incident reporting program.

Building Safety & Construction

Oversees programs related to fire codes and standards, which are critical for fire prevention and minimizing the risk of fire in places like public buildings, school campuses, and healthcare facilities.

Investigations

Investigates all fires, building collapses, and non-automobile carbon monoxide incidents that cause serious injury or death. Fire Investigators are sworn law enforcement officers.

Ignitable Liquid Detection K-9 Teams

The Bureau of Investigations maintains two ignitable liquid detection canine teams. K-9 Reeves and Investigator Sol Rosoman, and K-9 Anthem and Deputy Fire Marshal Adam Fanjoy. Both teams were certified through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and are re-certified annually. These canines work on a food reward system, which means the canines train at different hours of the day and night, 365 days a year. During fiscal year 2022, the canine teams were deployed on 27 department cases and conducted 31 public demonstrations for schools and professional organizations. During fiscal year 2023, the canine teams were deployed on 27 department cases and conducted 51 public demonstrations for schools and professional organizations. Teams respond to numerous other incidents and fire scenes to assist other agencies with their investigations.

Meet K-9s Anthem and Reeves!

Mission Statement

It is our mission to save lives and property through education, engineering and enforcement.

Core Values

Professionalism Integrity Respect Consistency

Need Help?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at (603) 223-4289 or fmo@dos.nh.gov.

To report an emergency, call or text 911.