Everyone should know how to prevent fire & what to do in case of fire.
Also, have a smoke alarm on each level of your home & test them often.
We can help Fair Lawn residents & businesses promote fire safety. 
Call 201-794-5408 

Introduction:
Just as its name implies, the mission of the Fair Lawn Fire Prevention Bureau is to prevent fire. Each year, approximately 4,500 locations are subject to Fire Safety Inspections conducted by the Bureau in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Additionally, the Bureau investigates fires and various other incidents, and coordinates with Law Enforcement and other outside agencies as might be necessary. The Bureau also seeks to prevent fires and injury by educating the public in Fire Safety.

Forms:
Fire Code Violation Extension Request
Permit Application
Bulletin - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Bulletin - Smoke Alarm Certificate Information
Bulletin - Fire Extinguisher Requirement
Request for Fire Incident Report

Staff:
Fire Marshal Jay Bender is in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau. Fire Inspectors include Richard Cook, Yuri Metelow, Jeff Goldberg and Angelo Castronovo.

All are New Jersey Certified Fire Officials & Inspectors, and have served many years as firefighters. Members of the Bureau have distinguished themselves and received several commendations as firefighters and fire prevention officials. 

Services:
Each year the Bureau responds to hundreds of requests for permits, certificates, etc. including:

• Certification for Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Fire Extinguisher: Required per State Fire Code prior to sale, lease or change in occupancy of 1 or 2 family houses.

• Fire Safety Permit: Required per State Fire Code, in specific
  situations, involving the following - 
  ~ use of torch or flame producing device to seal membrance roofs, or to remove paint, on any structure.
  ~ hot work, such as welding or cutting operations.
  ~ use of open flame, or flame-producing device, at a public gathering.
  ~ handling or storing of flammable or combustible liquids.
  ~ possession or use of fireworks, explosives, or blasting agents.
  ~ hot-tar roofing operations, including use of asphalt/tar kettle.
  ~ construction, alteration, & demolition operations, including use of "hot work" operations.
  ~ carnival or circus employing mobile enclosed structure for human occupancy.
  ~ fumigation or thermal insecticide fogging.
  ~ open burning or a bonfire.
  ~ use of open flame or flame-producing device in connection with fire suppression training.
  ~ storage or use of certain Hazardous Materials.
  ~ cooking operations on mobile canteen vehicles.
  ~ any tent, tensioned membraned structure, or canopy greater than 900 square feet or more than 30 feet in any dimension.
  Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 201-794-5408 to obtain a Permit Application.

• Fire Incident Report: Rendered in connection with a Fire Department response.

The Bureau also seeks to enhance Fire Prevention and Safety by educating the public and providing a variety of services to all resident and organizations within the Borough including:

• Free smoke alarms, installation and testing: for residents unable to provide for themselves.

• Courtesy fire safety inspections of residences.

• Addressing organized groups on topics of Fire Prevention and Safety.

• Counseling juvenile fire-setters as part of the Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program.

• Providing fire marshal service at community oriented events.

Concerned residents should contact the Bureau regarding complaints or inquiries of possible fire hazards or Fire Code violations.

The Fire Prevention Bureau is grateful for the support and cooperation of the Community in the endeavor to prevent fire and minimize dangers for its residents and firefighters.