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

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

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

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.

A Baltimore City Fire Department table at a community health expo offering hands-only CPR training registration. A large sign with the department logo stands in the foreground, while staff assist attendees at the booth. A woman in a red plaid jacket and hat is speaking with a representative.
A Baltimore City firefighter assists a woman in using a fire hose during a school demonstration outside a brick school building. A large group of students in navy and yellow uniforms watches and cheers from the sidewalk.
A group of Camp Spark participants wearing pink shirts and hard hats gathers around a Baltimore City Fire Department ambulance during an outdoor EMS demonstration. Instructors explain the vehicle's equipment while engaging with the campers under a clear blue sky.
Baltimore City Fire Department personnel under a white canopy tent engage with community members at an outdoor event. CPR training mannequins, brochures, and branded bags are displayed on the table as firefighters explain safety information to attendees. A young girl in a white shirt and jeans listens attentively while holding a pamphlet.
Baltimore City Fire Department firefighters stand beside a red fire engine labeled "Engine 35" as community members, including a woman and child, sit inside the truck during a public outreach event. A firefighter wipes his forehead nearby while another speaks to the occupants in the cab. The setting is outdoors near a park with trees in the background.

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.

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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.

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