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NASHVILLE – With Halloween festivities in full swing, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages Tennesseans to keep safety in mind in order to avoid the fire risks commonly linked to Halloween decorations and activities.

Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) Executive Director Curtis Sutton was recently elected to the board of the Next Generation 911 Institute (NG911 Institute), a Washington, D.C. based not-for-profit that promotes more effective 911 services across the nation.

On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, residents of Hamilton and Bradley counties can safely dispose of outdated medications or shred their personal documents and records during a consumer service effort that coincides with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Securities Division has recently taken two disciplinary actions on behalf of protecting Tennessee consumers.

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.