IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: DIAL 911 for police assistance 24 hrs. a day / 7 days a week
Non-Emergency: 609-386-3300
Non-Emergency After Hours: 609-386-3300

Division of Fire Prevention

Under the guidance of the Fire Official, the Division of Fire Prevention is responsible for inspecting all commercial occupancies to ensure compliance with the regulations of the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code within the City. In addition, the Division of Fire Prevention performs all appropriate functions associated with:
  • Issuance of Fire Permits
  • Advising Administration and Council concerning Fire Prevention
  • Operation of smoke detector program for low income and senior housing
  • Examination of new construction projects for Construction Division
  • Inspection of all City businesses, rooming and boarding houses
  • Investigation of all fires and explosions within City

Contact Information

Burlington County handles all Fire Inspection related matters for the City of Burlington.

City Hall Municipal Offices
49 Rancocas Road,
P.O. Box 6000,
Mt Holly, NJ 08060
Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Bob Carr, Fire Marshal
Tel: 609-702-7158 ext. 3951
Fax: 609-702-7100
Email: bcarr@co.burlington.nj.us

Steve Woods, Assistant Fire Marshal
Tel: 609-702-7158 ext. 3952
Fax: 609-702-7100
Email: swoods@co.burlington.nj.us

Charlene Hinkel, Secretary
Tel: 609-702-7158 ext. 3950
Fax: 609-702-7100
Email: chinkel@co.burlington.nj.us

Useful Links

New Property Registration
Burlington County Fire Marshals Association
Burlington County Fire Chiefs Association
Facility Fire Watch Program

NFPA

National Fire Prevention Association

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ICC

International Code Council

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IAAI

International Assoc. of Arson Investigators

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NJ IAAI

International Association of Arson Investigation

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Department of Fire Safety of New Jersey

NJ Division of Fire Safety

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Fire Chiefs Association of Burlington County

Burlington County Fire Chief’s Assoc.

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Fire Marshals Association of Burlington County

Burlington County Fire Marshals' Assoc.

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FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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City of Burlington

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