NASHVILLE – To raise public awareness of the critical role building codes play in ensuring fire and life safety, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared May 2021 as Building Safety Month.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office joins 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 1, 2021.
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce the inaugural Front Porch Fire Prevention statewide outreach event set for Saturday, April 17, 2021 in communities across Tennessee.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly recognize the heroism displayed by Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) Captain Brad Petty (Engine 9, Green Shift), his daughter Hannah Petty and his son Kanan Petty on March 6, 2021, while providing medical assistance to a motorist who had been severely injured during a roadway shooting incident along Interstate 24.
NASHVILLE —When setting clocks forward one hour to mark the beginning of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 14 at 2 a.m. (CDT), Tennesseans should use the opportunity to check the batteries of their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure these important devices are functioning.
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) has released its annual report highlighting its success during 2020 toward fulfilling its mission of protecting Tennesseans’ lives and property through fire prevention, education, codes enforcement, inspection and regulation. The SFMO is a division of the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI).
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!”