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Fire Marshal

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP
FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE

The Fire Marshal of Bensalem Township is Joseph 'Jay' Scanlon, CFI. Fire Marshal Scanlon oversees the Fire Marshal's Office and its day to day operations. The Bensalem Fire Marshal's Office career staff consists of a Fire Marshal, seven Fire Inspectors and two clerks. All of the inspectors are certified fire inspectors with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and IFSAC as well as certified firefighters. Fire Marshal Scanlon and Fire Inspector II / Fire Investigator Robert Sponheimer are certified fire investigators. The Fire Marshal's Office is committed to providing service to the community and the people we serve by teamwork, professionalism and dedication.

Listed are many of the duties our department tends to on a daily basis. Our primary responsibilities are conducting annual fire inspections on all commercial occupancies, conducting fire investigations, conducting plan reviews for fire code compliance, and responding with local volunteer fire departments on fire and rescue calls. Our office is also responsible for providing the following services:

The Fire Marshal's Office uses the following codes / standards:

Contact the Fire Marshal's Office for the following fire related permit applications, submittal requirements and fees:

Special Programs offered by the Fire Marshal's Office:

The staff of the Bensalem Fire Marshal's Office focuses on fire safety in the community. The Fire Marshal's Office can provide a series of safety trainings and fire prevention programs for your organization or business in Bensalem Township.

To Contact the Bensalem Township Fire Marshal's Office:

EMERGENCY - 911
FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE 215-633-3617
FAX - 215-633-3662

POSTAL ADDRESS
2400 Byberry Road
Bensalem, Pa 19020
Attn: Fire Marshal's Office

The staff of Fire Marshal's can be contacted via email by typing their first initial - then last name - followed by@bensalem-township.org (example jscanlon@bensalem-township.org)

Title Name Phone Number
Fire Marshal Joseph 'Jay' Scanlon III 215-633-3617
Fire Inspector II /Fire Investigator Robert T. Sponheimer 215-633-3618
Fire Inspector Mark Pachucki 215-633-3621
Fire Inspector James V. McDonough 215-633-3628
Fire Inspector Jim Thorpe 215-633-3639
Fire Inspector Ronald Harris 215-633-3686
Fire Inspector Nick Pasqualone 215-633-3628
Clerk Tracey Kaufman 215-633-3617
Clerk Stephanie Schilling 215-633-3640

All of our staff is trained to Nationally Recognized Standards from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Downloadable Documents & Forms

Please note that the request forms require you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. If you do not have this reader, please visit Adobe's website to download it for free.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I really need smoke alarms in my home?

A: We can't emphasize enough the importance of properly located and maintained smoke alarms in the home. Without a doubt, they are the simplest, cheapest and most effective way to provide an early warning against a fire.

Q: How many smoke alarms should I have?

A: Smoke detectors are the first line of defense and if properly placed play an important roll in the early warning of a fire. You should have at least one on every level of your home (including the basement and attic), and one detector in each bedroom.

Q: Should I buy a fire extinguisher?

A: Fire extinguishers are worth the investment. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can prevent small fires from becoming larger, minimizing the spread and damage of fire. Always call 9-1-1 first before attempting to extinguish a fire. There are many different types of fire extinguishers on the market to choose from, if you assistance if in choosing the right type for you contact the Fire Marshal's Office during normal business hours.

Bensalem Township Fire Departments

Bensalem Township has six volunteer fire companies. This vital system of volunteers is sustained through real estate taxes, state aid and private fund raising. Companies receive some assistance from the Township; however, all depend upon their annual fund drive to maintain their high level of services. Not only do the fire company personnel risk their lives fighting fires, they have a mission to serve and protect the public by fostering a climate of prevention. This is accomplished by teaching and distributing fire prevention information and important life saving techniques. Each company also provides additional services including fire prevention services and tours.

THEY ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD MEN AND WOMEN TO SIGN ON AS VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTERS!

The following is a list and contact information of local fire departments:

Cornwells Fire Company
Chief Jim Leonardo
2049 Bristol Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-639-1111
www.cornwellsfireco.org

Nottingham Fire Company
Chief Ron Harris
3420 Street Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-638-7008
Station 65

Eddington Fire Company
Chief Ed Devenney
2700 Eddington Avenue
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-245-9841
Station 28

Trevose Fire Company
Chief Marty Joyce
4900 Street Road
Trevose, PA 19053
215-357-1314
www.trevosefireco.org

Newport Fire Company
Chief Mike Dydak Sr.
5961 Bensalem Blvd
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-757-1619
Station 44 & 88

Union Fire Company
Chief Vince Trosi
2067 State Road
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-639-2988
Station 37

Bensalem Township Municipal Building
2400 Byberry Road - Bensalem, PA 19020

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