Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Official:
Matt Gifford
Fire Inspectors:
Location: 880 Bloomfield Ave. Verona, NJ 07044
General Office Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Contact:
- Telephone: (973)-857-4761
- FAX: (973)-857-5272
About:
The Fire Official and his designees provide a varied type of Inspections for the Sale of Homes, Inspection of Life Hazard Uses and Fire/Safety Assessments. The Office of the Fire Official provides for Fire Prevention/Educational programs, along with a Public Affairs image that emphasizes good Fire/Safety habits and programs. Lastly, the Fire Marshal is responsible for initiating and following up with all investigations resulting from Fires in the community. The various activities of the FPB are supported by the Verona Volunteer Fire Department, Police and Construction Office. It is through a TEAM effort that the effects of a solid Fire Prevention Program can set forth and realized. On-going training and supervision are the capstones to the success of the FPB.
Forms/Documents:
- Application for Fire Permit
- Requirements for Home/Apartment/Condo Sale and Rental Inspections
- Certificate of Compliance Application for Home/Apartment/Condo Sale & Rental Inspection
- Request for Extension Form
- Recreational Fires and Open Burning Info
Fire Extinguisher Disposal:
Old or discharged fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous waste or material. They must be disposed of properly through the Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Program. This event is held twice a year – typically in May and October in Cedar Grove – refer to the Essex County Website for dates – www.ecuanj.com/newsevents.html
Old or discharged fire extinguishers cannot be put in your household recycling bin, normal garbage collection or bulk pick-up.
DO NOT BRING THE EXTINGUISHERS TO A FIRE HOUSE!
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Seasonal Safety & Information:
Fire Safety Checklists for Homeowners
Household Lithium Ion Batteries Advisory Notice:
Home Sprinklers:
Safety Tips:
- Priority Tips to Keep Your Home Safe From Fire
- Heating Safety
- Candle Safety
- Clothes Dryer Safety Tips
- Generator Safety Tips
- Reducing Pollutants & Safety Threats from Burning of Wood During Colder Months
- U.S Fire Administration Fire Safety Tips for all Occasions
- Fire Safety Guide for People with Disabilities
- Universal Fire Prevention Steps for Kids and Parents
- Top 9 Fire Safety Tips for Christmas Trees, Holiday Lighting
- Grilling Safety Tips