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The arrival of heating season historically equates to a drastic uptick in the number of home fire incidents. As this high-risk period approaches, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that fire sprinklers are the best way to successfully protect homes, property and lives from fire.

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Tennesseans to always keep security and safety in mind when enjoying the benefits of the internet.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs will host a free scam awareness educational event for Knoxville-area residents on Monday, October 16, 2017 at the Humana community location in Knoxville.

NASHVILLE – Consumers might know them as haunted houses or haunted mansions. But in Tennessee, they’re called Special Amusement Buildings – and they have their own set of regulations. As the Halloween season ramps up, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that safety features at Special Amusement Buildings are in place to help protect visitors and eliminate real-life scares.

NASHVILLE – It’s back, and it’s bigger than ever. It’s the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) second annual Video Contest! Building on the success of last year’s inaugural contest, the SFMO is challenging residents to push themselves and their creativity even further this year to help spread the word about how Tennesseans can make the Volunteer State fire-safe.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs will host a consumer protection education booth at the Morgan County Bicentennial Festival this Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Wartburg.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division will provide investor education and fraud prevention information at the fifth annual Gibson County Senior Fair on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Milan.

NASHVILLE –The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is kicking off National Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14) with an annual safety event on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville to increase fire safety awareness among Tennesseans.