Table of Contents
- Fire Prevention Permitting
- Online Permits & Licenses System
- Permits are required from the Fire Department for the following:
- Keene Fire Department Life Safety Inspection Program
- City Ordinance Related to Fire Prevention
- Safety Tips
- Occupancies
- Fire and Safety Equipment
- Outdoor Safety
- Other
- Fire Prevention Education
- Other Training
Fire Prevention Permitting
Online Permits & Licenses System
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Permits are required from the Fire Department for the following:
- Burners: Oil/LP burners and supply lines
- Storage Tanks: Installation and/or removal of above-ground and below-ground storage tanks (per tank >60 gallons water capacity)
- Fire suppression Systems: Permit required to install and/or modify systems
- Fire Alarm Systems: Permits required to install, and/or modify existing systems
- Tents: Permits required for assembly of more than 50 people assembling under the tent. Inspection required for tents over 20′ by 20′ used for other-than-assembly use.
Please review our fee schedule for a complete list of permits that are issued by the Fire Department.
Forward or drop off completed applications along with payment to the Central Fire Station located at 31 Vernon Street, Keene, NH 03431. Make checks payable to the City of Keene. Payment by credit card can be accepted Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Keene Fire Department Life Safety Inspection Program
Currently the fire department is conducting life safety inspections of all commercial and multi-unit residential occupancies. The goal of the program is prevention, education, awareness and improved safety of the residents of the city. The program began in August of 2016 and is expected to take several years to complete.
If you own a multi-unit property in the City of Keene and have any questions or would like to schedule an inspection of your property, please call (603) 757-1860 or email the Keene Fire Marshal’s Office.
To help you prepare for your inspection, use this checklist of the most frequently cited deficiencies.
City Ordinance Related to Fire Prevention
Safety Tips
Occupancies
- Escape Planning
- Candle Safety
- Cooking Safety
- Fire Alarms in Apartment Buildings
- Home Fire Sprinklers
- Home Safety for People with Disabilities
Fire and Safety Equipment
Outdoor Safety
- Campfire Safety
- Fireworks Safety
- Grilling Safety
- Lightning
- Wildland Fire Safety
Other
- Babysitting Safety
- College Campus Fire Safety
- Safety in Places of Public Assembly
- Hoarding
- Smoking Safety
- Youth Firesetter
Fire Prevention Education
- For Kids – Sparky is a NFPA resource
- How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
- Station Tours – station tours can be scheduled by calling (603) 357-9861. Please provide the contact name and phone number as well as the number of people, (adults and children), that will be attending. Please also provide the age ranges of children in the group.
- 2nd Grade Education program – Email Keene Fire Marshal’s Office
- Juvenile Firesetter Program: The program is designed to assist parents and their child in understanding the dangers of playing with fire, how to prevent repeat behavior and other consequences of their firesetting behavior. To learn more about the program, please email the Keene Fire Marshal’s Office
Other Training
- CPR/AED/Narcan Training: Training may be available to your group, organization or business. To learn about possible training opportunities please contact the Training Division at (603) 757-1865.
- Fire Extinguisher Training: The department provides extinguisher training classes to local business. To schedule your training please contact the Fire Alarm Division at (603) 757-1864.
- KFD Open House – Our open house is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more about what the firefighters do every day, tour the station, see the fire trucks and participate in several educational hands on activities. Fun for the whole family!
If your group, organization or business is interested in other training opportunities not listed above, please contact our Training Office at (603) 757-1865.