Fire Marshal

The Fire Marshal is responsible for direction and coordination of fire 
prevention activities for the Town of Avon including:

  • Enforcement of the Connecticut Fire Safety Code and the Connecticut Fire Prevention Code through ongoing inspections of
    3-family dwellings and all commercial buildings;
  • Fire investigations, which include fire calls, determinations of origin and cause of fires and State-required reporting;
  • Enforcement of hazardous material regulations.

The Fire Marshal also serves as the Town of Avon Emergency Management Director, Fire Chief, Blasting and Open Burning Official.

For Questions:
Call the Office of the Fire Marshal at (860) 409-4319  

To Report Nuisance or Unsafe Fires:
Contact the non-emergency dispatch at (860) 409-4200 
To Report an emergency call 911

For Open Burning and Blasting Permits
Application link: https://avonct.viewpointcloud.com/ (Select Fire Marshal)  

For more safety tips visit:  www.avonct.gov/emergency-management.

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Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Bruce Appell Fire Marshal / Emergency Manager 860-409-4390
Joseph Speich Deputy Fire Marshal 860-409-4349
Aaron Gelber Fire Inspector 860-409-4371
Lauren Zarambo P/T Administrative Secretary I 860-409-4373