NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that the $1.97 million ladder truck Tower One officially began its service after a ceremonial “push-in" event on Monday, May 11, 2026 at the Tennessee Fire Services and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) in Bell Buckle.
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Read full storyMonday, May 11, 2026 | 03:28pm
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Read full storyThursday, April 30, 2026 | 11:48am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are raising awareness with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) about the importance of wildfire preparedness ahead of Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Read full storyTuesday, April 28, 2026 | 09:09am
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 in May.
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Read full storyThursday, April 09, 2026 | 03:46pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office proudly announces the promotion of Jason Sparks to the role of executive director of the Tennessee State Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) located in Bell Buckle.
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Read full storyThursday, April 02, 2026 | 08:28am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 115 Tennessee rescue squads will receive grants totaling $5 million in 2026 through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
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Read full storyThursday, February 26, 2026 | 02:31pm
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 1 – March 7, 2026).
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Read full storyFriday, February 06, 2026 | 02:53pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors.
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Read full storyFriday, February 06, 2026 | 02:50pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving “Get Alarmed, Tennessee!” free smoke alarm program to include carbon monoxide detectors.
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Read full storyThursday, February 05, 2026 | 09:43am
NASHVILLE – As recovery from the devastation of Winter Storm Fern continues, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is committed to assisting local power companies and municipalities in helping safely restore power to homes in storm-affected areas.
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Read full storyWednesday, January 21, 2026 | 03:17pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that applications from rescue squads will be accepted starting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for $5 million in grant funding through the Rescue Squad Grant Program.
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Read full storyMonday, November 24, 2025 | 03:18pm
NASHVILLE – As Tennessee families gather for Thanksgiving Day feasts on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) urge Tennesseans to focus on kitchen fire safety in light of new figures related to cooking safety.
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Read full storyTuesday, November 04, 2025 | 02:00pm
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announce that volunteer fire departments can now apply for $20 million in funding available through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program in 2026.
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Read full storyThursday, October 02, 2025 | 03:24pm
NASHVILLE – During Fire Prevention Week 2025 (Oct. 5 – Oct. 11), the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are promoting lithium-ion battery safety to highlight the importance of safely buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries.
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Read full storyMonday, September 15, 2025 | 12:34pm
NASHVILLE – In honor of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Day on September 18 of 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 storyTuesday, July 08, 2025 | 08:30am
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) proudly announces new roles in the Department for two veteran Tennessee government leaders.