Fire Marshal

Mission Statement

The Fire Marshal is certified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. He is responsible for the enforcement of many of the sections found in Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and regulations under the Division of Safety, as well as numerous codes which are promulgated under the provisions of these statutes.

Contact Information 

Dave Lathrop - Fire Marshal: 475-228-6080 
Chris Fuchs - Deputy Fire Marshal

Open Burning Permits: 860-350-4063

Fax: (860) 350-5041

Mailing Address:
Fire Marshal
Mallory Town Hall
9 Rt 39 North
P.O. Box 39
Sherman, Connecticut 06784

Description of Services and Fees

The Fire Marshall's Office investigates fires, reviews plans and inspects Commercial buildings (including tank trucks), reviews and issues applications for blasting.

They also perform on-site inspections for removal/abandonment of storage tanks, and reviews and issue open burning permits.

*Documents (for review only): (not yet ready)
  • Application to Purchase, Transport, and Use Explosives
  • Tank Removal Form
  • Fireworks