Fire Inspections

The Norristown Fire Department’s Fire Safety Inspection Program is designed to promote a proactive approach to fire safety through prevention. Our career firefighters are also certified fire inspectors, and conduct fire safety inspection of your property with the goal of identifying existing hazards to life and property and to provide explanations on how to mitigate the hazard(s) and maintain compliance with the International Fire Code.

Fire inspectors also gather business’s emergency contact information along with key information in case of an emergency in your business.

Fire Inspection Checklist

Occupancy Information Form

Request for Fire Incident Reports

To request a fire incident report, please contact the Fire Marshal at 610-270-2894. The cost is $35.00. Checks should be made payable to the Municipality of Norristown. Additionally, the Municipality of Norristown charges the following additional fees for photographs.

Digital Photos: $15.00/print

Digital Photos on CD/Flashdrive: $200.00each

K9 Arson

“KINDLE” is a female yellow Labrador retriever that is the first certified accelerant detection dog in Montgomery County. Fire Chief Thomas O’Donnell and Kindle earned their certification in obedience and accelerant detection from the National Association of Professional Canine Handlers, a credential that requires recertification every two years. Chief O’Donnell and Kindle are available to anyone who needs K9 assistance, whether it be firefighters or law enforcement. Kindle is another tool in the toolbox for arson and fire investigators within Norristown and Montgomery County. 

"WAGNER" is a male yellow Labrador retriever and will be taking over for the retiring Kindle.

Wagner has gone through K9 Handler training in March 2024 and graduated in November 2024 from K9 Tracking and Evidence Detection. In May of 2025 Wagner will continue his training in K9 Ignitable Liquids Detection.

Firefighter David Soulen is Wagner's handler. 

Knox Box Information

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To obtain information on the best option for your business or information on how to order click here.

Knox Boxes for businesses in the Municipality of Norristown can be purchased at www.knoxbox.com

Click BUY, Enter Norristown Fire Dept and select product.

Fire Related Guidelines for Code inspections

Working Smoke Detectors are required on each level of the residence and in each bedroom.

Working Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required on each level of the residence.

A 3A-40BC Fire Extinguisher is required for the kitchen.

Fire Extinguishers

The Norristown Fire Department DOES NOT fill or inspect fire extinguishers; we suggest that you check with your local retailers or search the internet.

When disposing of a fire extinguisher, we suggest you take it to a hazardous waste center, where their technicians can recycle both the extinguishing agent and the shell.

Pool Fills

The Norristown Fire Department DOES NOT fill pools. You can search the internet for who fills swimming pools near me.

Power Outages

PECO Energy Power Outage Information