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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) congratulates members of its inaugural Fire Officer IV (FOIV) certification class, the highest level of fire officer training available to Tennessee firefighters. The history-making class at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy includes Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Kaye Jernigan, whose graduation from the class on Friday, March 2, 2018 makes her the first woman in Tennessee’s history to achieve the FOIV certification.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs and its partners will host Consumer Protection Day on the Hill on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in downtown Nashville. The event, planned to highlight National Consumer Protection Week (March 4 – March 10), aims to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds parents, educators, and caregivers to teach children the importance of fire safety early and often to help prevent the devastation that can result from youth fire play.

NASHVILLE – In recognition of Military Saves Week (Feb. 26 – March 3), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Securities Division is encouraging military members to commit to a financial savings goal and take the Military Saves Pledge.

NASHVILLE – As Tennessee consumers assess the damage from the tornadoes that struck Clarksville and parts of Montgomery County on Saturday, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) offers the following guidelines, tips and general information to assist consumers in recovery.

NASHVILLE – A new survey of securities regulators by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), of which the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division is a member, underscores why regulators, the industry and investors, especially Millennials, must step up to be vigilant amid the rapid pace of development spurred by advances in financial technology (fintech).

NASHVILLE – With tax filing season underway, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is sharing a warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that cautions consumers about a new scam tactic involving erroneous tax refund deposits.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), the Metro-Moore County Fire Department, and the Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross will install free smoke alarms in homes throughout Moore County on Saturday, February 24, 2018.

NASHVILLE – While candles are a popular piece of home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) wants to remind consumers that flamed candles must be used properly to avoid loss of life, injury, and significant property damage.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), the American Red Cross of Tennessee River, and the Clarksville Fire Department will install free smoke alarms in homes throughout the north Clarksville area on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

NASHVILLE – With many consumers rushing to find last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts for the February 14th holiday, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs offers a few tips to help shoppers make smart purchases and avoid common fraud tactics such as the iTunes gift card scam.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly recognized the winning entrants in its 2017 Fire Prevention Poster Contest and Fire Prevention Video Contest with an awards event on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Conservation Hall at the Tennessee Governor’s Residence in Nashville.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs announces the top 10 complaint categories for 2017 by Tennessee consumers. For the second consecutive year, the home improvements category ranked as the No. 1 complaint category with more than 400 consumer complaints.

NASHVILLE – The arrival of tax season has many auto dealers putting their sales promotions into high gear. Unfortunately, auto scammers don’t have consumers’ best interests in mind.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office is highlighting National Burn Awareness Week (February 4-10, 2018) by sharing basic burn and scald prevention tips and reminding consumers that everyday household items can be burn hazards if not used or stored with care.