Bureau of Fire Prevention

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Daphne Fire Marshal

Brett Camilleri 

Fire Marshal Brett Camilleri started his career in the fire service in 2010 as a firefighter with the City of Mobile. He was hired on as a firefighter by Daphne Fire Department in 2013, and in 2017 after completion of the Paramedic program at Coastal Alabama Community College, was reclassified as a Firemedic. 

Camilleri was promoted to Daphne's Fire Marshal in October of 2023 after serving as Deputy Fire Marshal for almost one year. In addition to being the Fire Marshal, Camilleri also serves as the EMA coordinator for the City of Daphne as well as a Tactical Paramedic on the Daphne Police Department's Special Response Team.  He is a certified BLS, ACLS and Pals instructor through the American Heart Association. In addition, he serves as a member of the International Code Council, the National Fire Protection Agency and the International Association of Arson Investigators.

Fire Marshal Camilleri graduated from W.P. Davidson High School in 2002. In 2006, he attended Bishop State Community College and obtained a certificate in Electrical Technology.  

Responsibilities & Services

The Bureau of Fire Prevention is a critical component of the Daphne Fire Department's effort to protect the city's citizens against the loss of life and property. This is done through its enforcement of the Municipal Fire Codes and by conducting fire and life safety inspections of businesses, schools, hotels, and all other public places of assembly within the city. Inspections are done on an annual basis to ensure that each entity complies with all required fire codes.

Some of the primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Fire Prevention are as follows:

  • Plan review: Reviewing all new construction for fire code compliance
  • Fire/Business Inspections: conducted on all businesses in the City limits of Daphne annually
  • Final Inspections/Certification of Occupancy: conducted on all new businesses in the City limits of Daphne
  • Fire Protection Permits: for installation and servicing of any type of fire protection system
  • Fire Investigations: determine the cause and origin of all structural fires in the City limits of Daphne
  • Fire Prevention: conducting fire safety programs for school age children, as well as adults
Currently, the City of Daphne has adopted the 2018 International Fire Code with Amendments and Appendices A,B,C,D,I and N.

Required Permits

The following is a list of permits required by the City of Daphne. To apply for a permit, please click the link below:

Installation Permits

  • Fire Alarm Systems - Installation
  • Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Installation
  • Fixed Extinguisher Systems - Installation
  • Fire Pump - Installation

Inspection/Service Permits

  • Fire Alarm Systems - Annual Inspection
  • Automatic Fire Sprinkler System - Annual Inspection
  • Fixed Fire Extinguisher Systems - Annual Inspection
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers - Annual Inspection
  • Fire Pump - Annual Inspection

Resources & Important Links

Site Preview - Site Plan Checklist

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Burn Permit Applications

A Burn Permit must be issued for any outdoor burning activity within the City of Daphne limits. A copy of the Burn Permit must be approved by a member of the Daphne Fire Department (available from any Daphne Fire Station or here online) and must be on site during the burn. To complete the online Burn Application, click here.

If you would prefer to complete a Burn Application by hand and mail to the Fire Marshal, please click the links below:
Daphne Fire Department Burn Provisions
Daphne Fire Department Burn Permit Application

For more information, visit www.forestry.alabama.gov or contact the Fire Marshal's office at 251-620-0781.