FWFD-IROL Registered Providers

Click here for an alphabetical list of SERVICE PROVIDERS who are currently registered with the IROL program in conjunction with the FWFD, as well as the services they offer.

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Request: Forms, Permits, Records

Request a Smoke Detector

Citizen Complaint Form of Firefighter Action

Daycare Notification Request Form

Emergency Evacuation Form

Request a Knox Box

Confined Space Entry Notification Form 

Bon Fire Permit / Open Burn

Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Permit

FWFD Fire / EMS Report Request Form

Property Records Request Form

Indoor Tire Permit

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FWFD Registered IROL Providers

Fireworks Law

There is a Fort Wayne Ordinance governing the use of fireworks and a state law that governs the sale of fireworks.

The state law, which was signed in March, 2006, helps fund public safety programs in Indiana, such as training for firefighters. The collection of a 5-percent safety fee on the sale of all fireworks began June 1, 2006. A portion of the funds are used for the State Disaster Relief Fund, which helps cover the costs of the State's response to emergencies or disasters. The law also includes requirements regarding where the public can set off fireworks, as well as requirements for structures where fireworks are sold.

The Fort Wayne City Ordinance was signed in June, 2007. The public needs to be aware of restrictions that are in place regarding the use of fireworks, as well as the possible penalties for violators.

Some of the provisions in the Fort Wayne City Ordinance include:

• Fireworks may be used only on the user's property, on the property of someone who has consented to the use of fireworks, or at a special discharge location. (Note: A special discharge location is a place designated by the State Fire Marshal for the discharge of consumer fireworks).
• Fireworks can be purchased only by adults 18 years of age or older. Children under 18 may only use fireworks when an adult is present.
• Fireworks may be used only between 5:00 p.m. two hours after dusk (approximately 11:00 p.m.) from June 29-July 3 and again from July 5-9. On the day before Memorial Day, Memorial Day,
• July 4^th, the day before Labor Day and Labor Day, the hours are extended from 10 a.m. until midnight.
• For New Year's Eve, fireworks may be used from 10:00 a.m. Dec. 31 until 1:00 a.m., Jan. 1.
• Penalties for violating the fireworks law can range from a Class A misdemeanor up to a Class C felony in the case of the reckless or intentional use of fireworks that results in a person's death.

The state law also includes requirements for fireworks retailers:

• Locations where fireworks are sold must be registered with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security Division of Fire and Building Safety. (IDHS). The locations must also comply with safety requirements specified in the law for various types of structures.
• Each fireworks retail sales location will be inspected by the IDHS and/or the Code Enforcement Division of the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

For more information contact:

Jim Murua
Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal
(260) 427-1479

Or see: www.in.gov/dhs

Open Burning/Campfires

Bon Fire / Campfire / Open Burning Permit (Submission Form)

It's fun to have bon fires and campfires in the summer, but they also present some safety hazards. Here are some tips to enjoying open burning safely:

• Campfires should be no greater than 36 inches in diameter and a fuel load should not exceed 24 inches in height
• A garden hose connected to a water supply, buckets, shovel, fire extinguisher or other approved fire extinguishing equipment should be readily available at the burn site
• Only wood should be burned – no leaves, paper or trash
• Never leave campfires unattended
• The fire should be at least 25 feet away from any structure, fence, or right of way
• If the burning creates a smoke nuisance, or a hazardous condition exists, the burning should be extinguished
• Keep campfires away from dry grass and leaves
• Always properly extinguish before leaving the area