Department Members
Derrek Guertin
firemarshal@southbury-ct.gov |
Fire Marshal & Local Burning Official |
| Tim Baldwin |
Deputy Fire Marshal & Local Burning Official |
| Russell E Tolles |
Deputy Fire Marshal & Local Burning Official |
| Daniel Tomascak |
Deputy Fire Marshal & Local Burning Official |
Learn more about the Fire Marshal and the Deputies.
General Information
The Fire Marshal’s office is staffed by a full time Fire Marshal and part time Deputies.
The Fire Marshal and Deputies:
- Investigates cause, origin and circumstances of all fires and reports information to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
- All job sites where explosives are being used are inspected before blasting permits can be issued.
- Keep a record of all underground oil tanks that have been removed.
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Inspect all tents and portable structures for compliance with the Connecticut Fire Safety Regulations.
- Conducts review of plans and specifications for various occupancies and facilities proposed within the town for compliance with codes.
- Inspects all commercial occupancies yearly and all occupancies other than one or two family dwellings annually for compliance to the Connecticut Fire Safety Code.
- Issue liquor permits after inspection of the premises that serve alcohol.
- Must attend schools and seminars to keep abreast of codes, regulations and new technology.
The Local Burning Officials:
- Issue burning permits between November and April depending upon weather conditions from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP).
- Will inspect all areas to be burned prior to issuance of burning permit.
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