Department Function

The Fire Marshal Division of Emergency Services is dedicated to the service of our community. Our mission is to protect life, property and the environment through public fire life safety education. 

The Fire Marshal supports the community by providing:

• Public fire education
• Community risk reduction
• Fire Investigations
• Delivery of the North Carolina Fire Code which includes fire inspections and permitting
• Emergency Management support
• County fire department support and coordination
• Plan review for construction projects
• Home fire safety education

Helpful Links

• Durham County Fire Permit Applications
• NC Forestry Service Burn Permit
• National Fire Protection Association Safety Tip Sheets
• North Carolina Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal