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FIRE CHIEF
DOUGLAS
ATCHISON

FIRE DEPARTMENT
Hartley Dodge Memorial
Madison, New Jersey 07940-2542


(973) 593-3021 TEL
(973) 301-2352 FAX


The Fire Prevention Bureau conducts over 500 inspections annually, and is involved with a building right from the drawing board to ensure fire code enforcement of all buildings, new or existing. The bureau is also responsible for providing fire safety education to 1,000 elementary school children. Tips on fire safety are given to baby sitting classes, as well as senior citizens.

Madison requires smoke detectors along with Carbon Monoxide detectors in all dwelling units. Please contact the Fire Department at 973-593-3021, if you require assistance in locating smoke detectors, or if you have any other questions concerning the Fire Department or fire safety.


Permits are required for numerous reasons:  

Type 1 ....... $42.00  

  • Installing new roofing when a torch is present  
  • Camp fires and local bon-fires 
  • Paint removal with a flame producing device 
 Type 2 ....... $166.00 
  • Carnivals
Type 3 ....... $331.00 
  • The discharging of fireworks 
Application is completed with all information on what is being done, where and who is doing the work.  

The permit is then issued and must be conspicuously posted on the site.


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