Office of the Fire Marshal
Mission Statement: "Our mission is to safeguard the lives and property of people within the Town of Ridgefield through effective fire prevention, fire investigation, education, and emergency response while fostering the responsibilities of economic growth and development."
Town Hall Annex
66 Prospect Street, 1st Floor
Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
Ph: 203.431.2726
What We Do
The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for three basic areas under state statute:
- Inspect all commercial occupancies, including multifamily dwellings, in intervals established by state statute.
- Review plans for new construction, alterations, additions for commercial work (mercantile, business, place of assembly, educational, residential) and following up by conducting progress construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Investigate cause and origin of fires and report same to State Fire Marshal.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Work with residents and contractors to install alternative water sources in areas of town outside of the public water supply zone.
- Assist residents with concerns/questions regarding personal fire safety in their homes.
- Work with all Land Use agencies to facilitate permit applications for new construction, additions, alterations, etc. to commercial buildings, mercantile/retail occupancies, restaurants, schools, churches, etc.
- Issue and monitor blasting permits in Ridgefield.
- Conduct public education events teaching fire safety in the community
- Assist in obtaining Fireworks permits; supervise Fireworks events
Fire Safety Assessments:
As a part of the Ridgefield Fire Department's longstanding commitment to fire prevention, the Fire Marshal will conduct a complimentary fire safety assessment at Ridgefield homes. Reviews include, but are not limited to, escape plans; smoke and carbon monoxide detector placement; use of fire extinguishers; advice on electrical outlets, cords and power strips and information related to mechanical equipment such as heating systems and clothes dryers. The Fire Marshal will go room-by-room and look at garages and outbuildings as well. Call 203-431-2726 to schedule an appointment.
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tip Sheet
Staff
Drew Loya, Fire Marshal
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203-431-2729 (o)
475-237-5341 (c) T
Tim Limbos, Deputy Fire Marshal
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203-240-2904 (c)
Chris Alward, Deputy Fire Marshal
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203-240-7735 (c)
Rebekah Cleary, Office Administrator
203-431-2726
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