NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 115 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $5 million in 2026 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of Tennessee’s volunteer firefighters during Volunteer Firefighters Week (March 1 – March 7, 2026).
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors.
NASHVILLE – As recovery from the devastation of Winter Storm Fern continues, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is committed to assisting local power companies and municipalities in helping safely restore power to homes in storm-affected areas.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that applications from rescue squads will be accepted starting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for $5 million in grant funding through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
NASHVILLE – As Tennessee families gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urge Tennesseans to focus on kitchen fire safety in light of new figures related to cooking safety.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that volunteer fire departments can now apply for $20 million in funding available through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program in 2026.
NASHVILLE – During Fire Prevention Week 2025 (Oct. 5 – Oct. 11), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are promoting lithium-ion battery safety to highlight the importance of safely buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries.
NASHVILLE – In honor of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day on September 18 of each year, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are sharing carbon monoxide safety messages to help save lives from the “silent killer.”
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces new roles in the Department for two veteran Tennessee government leaders.
NASHVILLE — Ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind Tennesseans to consider the risks to their personal safety, property, and finances that can arise from consumer fireworks-related mishaps.
NASHVILLE – The arrival of summer means family vacations, hot temperatures, grilling out, and fireworks.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce today that Tennessee fire departments are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.
NASHVILLE – To help raise public awareness of the critical role that building codes play in ensuring safe communities, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining with the International Code Council to promote Building Safety Month throughout Tennessee in May.