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Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | 08:16am
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Monday, June 02, 2025 | 02:51pm
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce today that Tennessee fire departments are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) — a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed.
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Thursday, May 01, 2025 | 02:47pm
NASHVILLE – To help raise public awareness of the critical role that building codes play in ensuring safe communities, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining with the International Code Council to promote Building Safety Month throughout Tennessee in May.
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Thursday, May 01, 2025 | 02:35pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are raising awareness among home and property owners regarding the importance of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025 | 08:14am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 95 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $3 million in 2025 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
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Friday, March 14, 2025 | 11:25am
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining the Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office in alerting consumers about the fire hazards from the Mainstays™ 3D Electric Stove with Infrared Quartz Heater.
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 01:40pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) highlight the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of Tennessee’s volunteer firefighters during Volunteer Firefighters Week (March 2 – March 8, 2025).
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Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 04:02pm
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is highlighting the importance of preventing burn hazards and home fires during National Burn Awareness Week (Feb. 2-8, 2025).
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Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that 245 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants totaling $10 million in 2025 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | 03:02pm
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 Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, from rescue squads for $3 million in grant funding through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 09:41am
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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Thursday, 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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Wednesday, 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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Friday, 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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Thursday, October 03, 2024 | 02:13pm
NASHVILLE – Tennesse Governor Bill Lee has proclaimed October 6-12 as Fire Prevention Week in Tennessee.