Fire Marshal
The Fire Marshal is appointed by the Amity Township Supervisors to provide Amity Township fire prevention services. The Fire Marshal has several responsibilities as outlined below. Mr. Simser can be reached at 484-516-7455 or firemarshal@amitypd.orgFire Safety Inspections and Code Equipment
The Fire Marshal will perform fire safety inspections on local businesses, schools, daycare facilities and other properties throughout the Township. Inspections will ensure compliance with the International Fire Codes (IFC) 2006 and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and answer any questions relating to fire codes.
Investigations
The office investigates the origin and causes of fires. The methodology used includes: the recognition of evidence, photographs, interviews, identification and preservation of evidence, reports and assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s office and Amity Police Department as required.
Fire Prevention & Education
This is reserved and maintained by the two local fire companies in Amity. Amity Fire Company #49 located at 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville and Monarch Fire Company #6 located at 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Birdsboro.
This is reserved and maintained by the two local fire companies in Amity. Amity Fire Company #49 located at 47 Pine Forge Rd., Douglassville and Monarch Fire Company #6 located at 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Birdsboro.
Engineering and Plan Review
The Fire Marshal will assist the Code Enforcement office with plan reviews, site plan review and final inspections and testing of systems.
The Fire Marshal will assist the Code Enforcement office with plan reviews, site plan review and final inspections and testing of systems.
