
Welcome to baltimore city fire department
Welcome to baltimore city fire department
Office of the fire marshal
Office of the fire marshal
The Baltimore City Fire Department Office of the Fire Marshal offers training and educational opportunities to help improve the community’s overall fire & life safety measures.
What We do

Fire & Life Safety Education & TraininG
We provide engaging fire safety presentations, Hands-Only CPR instruction, and EMS health education to promote personal and community preparedness.

Community Engagement & Event Support
Our team supports community events through fire apparatus tours, EMS standby services, and active participation in resource and job fairs.

Career & Public Safety Outreach
We inspire future public safety professionals through career presentations, job readiness guidance, and educational sessions tailored for schools and community organizations.
Fire Code Enforcement, Fire Protection Plan Review and Fire Investigations
Our services include Fire and Life Safety inspections, comprehensive reviews of fire protection plans for construction projects, and thorough investigations to determine the origin and cause of fires—all to foster a culture of safety and compliance.





Fire code compliance
The Division of Office Of The Fire Marshal OFM) has the responsibility and authority to plan, manage, coordinate, implement, inspect, analyze, document, license and facilitate all fire and life safety aspects of new construction (processes) environment in Baltimore City.
Plan Review
Plan Review Division is responsible for reviewing construction, renovation, and system design plans to ensure compliance with fire and life safety codes.
Third Party Plan Review
Third-party reviews ensure that fire protection systems and life safety features are designed to meet all applicable codes, while providing flexibility for project teams on tight schedules.