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NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) today ordered the immediate closure of Second Chance (Southern Care Group Home) located at 4680 Reggie Drive in Morristown, TN, because of the facility’s numerous violations of state building safety standards that contributed to its ongoing dangerous and defective condition.

NASHVILLE – As a record-setting winter storm grips most of the U.S. this week, freezing winter temperatures are forecasted for much of Tennessee and beyond. As temperatures drop, the greater the risk to lives and property.

NASHVILLE – Forecasters predict extended periods of bone-chilling temperatures across the Volunteer State this week as much of the U.S. experiences below normal winter temperatures.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urges Tennesseans to focus on home fire safety during the second week of January, which has traditionally been the most tragic week for fire-related incidents in the Volunteer State

NASHVILLE – While winter brings traditional holiday festivities such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the season’s cold weather also poses enhanced fire-related risks to Tennessee homeowners.

NASHVILLE – While Thanksgiving Day (November 26) occurs during the midst of an unprecedented time this year, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans that good fire safety habits in the kitchen never change.

BELL BUCKLE, TENN. — State and local elected officials joined members of the Tennessee Fire Service on Friday, November 13, 2020 to preside over the grand opening of the newly completed 19,330 square foot conference center on the campus of the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA).

NASHVILLE — With the official start of Tennessee’s wildfire season on Thursday, October 15, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans to always obtain a debris burn permit before burning leaves or debris and focus on safe burning practices all season in order to help prevent fires including wildfires.

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and country music artist Tracy Lawrence are teaming up to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 4 through October 10) campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”

NASHVILLE – In recognition of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day, which is recognized every year on September 18, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI), the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office and country music artist Tracy Lawrence are sharing carbon monoxide safety messages to help save lives and reduce risks to Tennesseans.

NASHVILLE — Tennessee consumers have enhanced consumer protections such as requirements that emergency call takers have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as well as stronger laws prohibiting traffic citation quotas and falsifying insurance documents as part of new legislation enacted earlier this year by the Tennessee General Assembly.

NASHVILLE — With the recent start of the new school semester, nontraditional “learning pods” such as local businesses, houses of worship, homes, or other structures may be used as classroom space in order to improve social distancing and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus across Tennessee. In most cases, these nontraditional settings are not subject to traditional school or childcare building safety requirements.

NASHVILLE — As the final days of summer approach, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) reminds Tennesseans that there’s never been a better time than today to renew their commitment to safety.

NASHVILLE — On Monday, July 27, 2020, as part of supporting essential workers and first responders, Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Hodgen Mainda joined members of the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office to deliver food items and critical sanitation supplies to volunteer fire departments in Cheatham and Perry Counties.