Fire Investigations

The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for coordinating and conducting investigations of fires that occur within the Township to determine their origin and cause. In the case of accidental fires, the information gathered is important to determine if defective products or processes were involved, so that improvements may be made to prevent similar fires from occurring in the future. Also, the information gathered from fires is used to update and improve the fire prevention programs.

If a fire is determined to be intentionally set, the Fire Marshal works closely with the Lower Providence Police Department to find those responsible for prosecution and / or rehabilitation, including juvenile fire setters.