NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee emergency managers, firefighters, and first responders now have expanded certification and training options in hazardous materials response through a new agreement between the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA).
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Read full storyThursday, June 27, 2019 | 09:12am
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Read full storyFriday, June 14, 2019 | 11:20am
NASHVILLE – With the pending arrival of the first day of summer (June 21, 2019), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers to always be mindful of safety hazards while swimming in the proximity of an electrical power source.
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Read full storyFriday, June 14, 2019 | 11:00am
NASHVILLE – With the pending arrival of the first day of summer (June 21, 2019), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers to always be mindful of safety hazards while swimming in the proximity of an electrical power source.
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Read full storyWednesday, June 05, 2019 | 07:26am
NASHVILLE – With the official start of summer ahead, music lovers are counting down the days until the kick-off of Tennessee’s outdoor festival season. Upcoming events like CMA Fest in Nashville (June 6-9), Bonnaroo in Manchester (June 13-16) and others throughout the year, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding music fans to always incorporate safety into their festival plans.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 30, 2019 | 09:00am
NASHVILLE – While smoke alarms have always been a factor in the survivability of a home fire, their importance has never been greater. Most fire fatalities are not caused by burns, but by smoke inhalation. As the toxicity and speed of smoke increases, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is sharing tips on how you can keep your family safe from the toxic smoke and fumes produced by a home fire.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 16, 2019 | 08:05am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s overall fire death rate continues to decline following the national downward trend in the reduction of fire deaths according to statistics compiled in the recently completed annual report for the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO).
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Read full storyMonday, April 08, 2019 | 08:19am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s reputation as a destination for families is driving the demand for new homes across the Volunteer State and manufactured homes are an affordable option for many. As part of ensuring fire safety in new and used manufactured homes, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) works with manufacturers, retailers, installers, and consumers to ensure manufactured homes in the Volunteer State are a fire-safe housing option.
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Read full storyWednesday, April 03, 2019 | 01:39pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will join volunteers from across Crossville and Cumberland County to install 1,000 free smoke alarms in homes and residences on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
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Read full storyWednesday, March 20, 2019 | 11:42am
NASHVILLE – With the arrival of the first day of spring (March 20, 2019), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is reminding Tennesseans to keep fire safety at the top of their ‘to do’ lists as they start spring house cleaning or hit the road for a quick getaway.
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Read full storyWednesday, March 13, 2019 | 01:31pm
NASHVILLE – As recovery from February’s flooding continues, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is working with local power companies to help safely restore power to homes in flood-affected areas and reminding consumers to focus on fire and electrical safety during this period.
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Read full storyThursday, March 07, 2019 | 08:22am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds Tennesseans to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting their clocks forward this Sunday morning, March 10, 2019 for the start of daylight saving time.
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Read full storyThursday, February 21, 2019 | 11:44am
Winter weather and recent heavy rains across the Volunteer State has many Tennesseans staying indoors instead of heading out to grab a bite to eat. The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers to always ‘stand by your pan’ when cooking in order to avoid a potential kitchen-related tragedy.
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Read full storyThursday, February 14, 2019 | 02:07pm
The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) will join volunteers from the Dyer Fire Department and the Boy Scouts of America and to install free smoke alarms in homes on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 throughout the city of Dyer.
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Read full storyTuesday, February 12, 2019 | 01:34pm
NASHVILLE –The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly recognized the winning entrants in its 2018 Fire Prevention Poster Contest and Fire Prevention Video Contest with an awards event on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Williamson County Emergency Operations Center in Franklin.
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Read full storyWednesday, February 06, 2019 | 09:13am
NASHVILLE – Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire.