NASHVILLE – Ahead of the start of winter on Dec. 21, 2024, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind Tennesseans that following some simple fire prevention tips today can help them stay warm and safe during the cold weather months ahead.
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Read full storyWednesday, December 18, 2024 | 09:41am
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Read full storyThursday, November 21, 2024 | 12:56pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the recent donation of over $38,000 in fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors by North America’s No. 1 home fire safety brand*, Kidde, to fire departments affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Read full storyWednesday, November 20, 2024 | 08:15am
NASHVILLE – While delicious home-cooked meals are a beloved Thanksgiving tradition, a cooking related home fire can spell disaster for you and your loved ones.
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Read full storyFriday, November 01, 2024 | 02:07pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applications will be accepted starting Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, for $10 million in grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.
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Read full storyThursday, October 03, 2024 | 02:13pm
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Tennessee.
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Read full storyThursday, September 12, 2024 | 11:43am
NASHVILLE – In honor of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day on September 18 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.”
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Read full storyWednesday, August 14, 2024 | 01:19pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly commemorate today’s grand opening of Angelic Ministries’ Studio Home Park Community in Knox County.
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Read full storyWednesday, August 07, 2024 | 02:30pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces that former longtime state legislative leader Mike Bell has been named Assistant Commissioner of TDCI’s Division of Fire Prevention, which includes the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Read full storyMonday, July 01, 2024 | 03:09pm
NASHVILLE — Using fireworks is a mainstay of most Americans’ Fourth of July celebrations. Unfortunately, consumer fireworks can also pose a hazard to Tennesseans’ health and safety when used incorrectly.
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Read full storyFriday, June 07, 2024 | 01:49pm
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the 500th life-saving alert by a smoke alarm installed as part of the “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” program.
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Read full storyTuesday, May 14, 2024 | 10:18am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed May in Tennessee as Building Safety Month.
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Read full storyWednesday, April 24, 2024 | 07:52am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) has named Mary Beth Gribble as interim Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention overseeing the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”).
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Read full storyTuesday, March 26, 2024 | 08:22am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) announces the retirement of Assistant Commissioner for Fire Prevention Gary Farley.
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Read full storyFriday, March 08, 2024 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that 104 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2024 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
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Read full storyWednesday, February 28, 2024 | 12:50pm
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 3 – March 9, 2024).