Fire Marshal’s Office

Fire Marshal’s Office

The Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) at Puget Sound Fire plays a critical role in ensuring public safety through fire prevention, code enforcement, investigation, and detailed plan review. The office inspects buildings and properties to ensure compliance with fire codes and regulations; issues permits for activities that involve fire hazards and educates the public about fire safety practices. By proactively identifying and mitigating fire risks, the FMO helps protect lives, property, and the community at large.

• Fire Protection System Inspection Program
• Forms, Applications, Fee Schedules, and Handouts
• Hazardous Materials Inventory
• Permits and Inspections

Arson Tip Line – (253) 856-4460

Puget Sound Fire has an arson tip line, which is an anonymous way for community members to report knowledge of fires or explosive devices within the Puget Sound Fire response area.

Community members can leave voice messages on the 24/7 arson tip line. If you need to speak with an on-call investigator, please call 9-1-1.

We are asking anyone to call if you have information regarding any suspicious fires or any advanced knowledge of fires that are about to be started. You may be eligible for a reward if the information you provide leads to an arrest and prosecution.

Explosion/Explosive Device Investigations

Puget Sound Fire investigators also investigate all explosions and explosive devices in the Puget Sound Fire response area. If you have information regarding the manufacturing or use of illegal fireworks and/or homemade bombs, please call the tip line above.

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