Jackson Fire District No. 4 Bureau

Fire prevention, inspections, and permits

Bureau Staff

Stanley O'Brien

Fire Official/Investigator • Badge #18-407

Jackson Township Fire Prevention Code CH#204

Chapter 204: Fire Prevention

Services Provided by the Fire Bureau

  • Inspection of registered businesses within Fire District 4
  • Investigation of all fires within the district
  • Fire reports after investigations are concluded
  • Public education programs including Fire Prevention Week activities at area schools
  • Review of construction plans

Do I Need a Permit?

Contact the fire bureau at least one week before the event or activity. No permits will be issued without prior inspection.

Permit Application

Activities Requiring a Permit:

  • Open flame at public gatherings (e.g., cooking appliances)
  • Bonfires
  • Kitchen commercial hood suppression systems
  • Firework displays
  • Welding and cutting operations
  • Tar pots and kettles
  • Torch down roofing operations
  • Group overnight stays
  • Flammable/combustible storage
  • Liquid propane gas exchanges
  • Tents, canopies, and mazes

Forest Fire Permits: For campfires, open burning, or agricultural burning permits: Contact the Division B Forest Fire Service Warden at the New Lisbon Headquarters: (609) 726-9010

Residential Property Resale Inspection

Jackson Township requires a Certificate of Compliance for single-family home sales. Search your address at the link below to schedule an inspection with Fire District #4.

Applications for Fire District #4 are available online or via email: bureau@jacksonfiredist4.org