NASHVILLE — As Volunteer State residents prepare to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) urges Tennesseans to consider the risks to your personal safety, your property, and your finances that can arise from fireworks-related mishaps.
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Read full storyMonday, June 27, 2022 | 02:07pm
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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office join the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry to raise awareness among home and property owners regarding the importance of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
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Read full storyMonday, May 02, 2022 | 02:43pm
NASHVILLE – To raise public awareness of the critical role building codes play in ensuring the safety of Tennesseans, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May 2022 as Building Safety Month in Tennessee.
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Read full storyTuesday, March 22, 2022 | 11:30am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 62 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants as part of the $1 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.
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Read full storyFriday, March 11, 2022 | 09:21am
NASHVILLE — Ahead of daylight saving time beginning this Sunday (March 13, 2022), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind residents that spring’s arrival is the perfect time to prepare their homes and families for any potential emergency that might arise in the months ahead.
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Read full storyFriday, February 04, 2022 | 12:30pm
NASHVILLE — To raise awareness about the risks of home fires during this winter’s cold weather, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office highlights National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 6-12, 2022) to help protect consumers from home fires and burn hazards.
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Read full storyThursday, February 03, 2022 | 08:30am
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee made historic proposals in his 2022-23 budget that will further improve Tennessee’s standing as a national leader for law enforcement, firefighter training, and consumer protection.
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Read full storyFriday, January 14, 2022 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office are raising awareness of the importance of fire safety across the Volunteer State during Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week (Jan. 17-23, 2022).
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Read full storyThursday, December 30, 2021 | 09:13am
NASHVILLE — During the upcoming New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day holidays (Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office remind Tennesseans to consider the financial and physical risks that can arise from a fireworks-related mishap.
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Read full storyThursday, December 16, 2021 | 03:45pm
NASHVILLE - To help prevent fire deaths that might be caused by smokers who are using medical oxygen, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office urge Tennesseans to remember that there is no safe way to smoke while using medical oxygen.
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Read full storyMonday, November 22, 2021 | 02:45pm
NASHVILLE – As families across Tennessee gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office remind Tennesseans that the recipe for a safe celebration includes fire-safe cooking habits.
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Read full storyMonday, November 15, 2021 | 10:54am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce that veteran
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Read full storyThursday, November 04, 2021 | 10:00am
NASHVILLE — With the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, at 2 a.m. (CDT), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) remind Tennesseans to check the batteries in their smoke alarms to ensure these important fire safety devices are properly functioning.
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Read full storyWednesday, October 06, 2021 | 08:38am
NASHVILLE — As part of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3-9), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are highlighting a new program created to recognize and support Tennessee’s volunteer firefighters.
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Read full storyWednesday, September 29, 2021 | 11:48am
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are joining fire departments across the Volunteer State to raise awareness about Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 3-9) and this year’s campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.”