May 19, 2019
Nashville, TN – the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is raising awareness of the life-saving capabilities of residential fire sprinkler systems to commemorate the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Home Fire Sprinkler Week (May 19th–25th).
With fires burning hotter and faster than ever before, every second counts when escaping a home fire.
Home fire sprinklers can provide valuable peace of mind to homeowners residing in newly constructed or renovated homes that were constructed with modern building materials, which can burn faster and hotter than “legacy” building materials.
Civilian death rate is 81% lower in a home with fire sprinklers than in homes without them.
Leave Fireworks to the Experts this Fourth of July
July 2, 2018
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO)
Nashville, TN – Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is raising awareness of the dangers posed by consumer fireworks and urging Tennesseans to leave the fireworks to the pros instead of risking their lives and possibly breaking the law by detonating fireworks themselves.
“July Fourth is a great opportunity to celebrate our nation’s independence with friends and family,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. “The best way to ensure you and your loved ones have a safe Fourth is to join other community members in attending public fireworks displays put on by trained and licensed professionals.”
Consumer Fireworks Caused $1M in Damages, One Death and 412 Unintended Fires from 2013-2017
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Provides Guidance, Adopts New Codes To Enhance School Safety
June 5, 2018
Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office Urges School Districts To Create Comprehensive Plans For Emergencies
Nashville, TN – In an effort to provide greater flexibility and clarity to Tennessee educators when planning for school safety emergencies, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) today announces new guidance for classroom safety in addition to the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association 2018 Life Safety Code rules for classroom safety measures.
During annual inspections of classrooms, inspectors will no longer issue citations for barricade devices so long as the devices are not attached to a door nor deployed during an inspection.
Tennessee Consumer Affairs offers Tips to Consumers to Protect Tech Gifts from Scammers, Thieves
December 13, 2017
Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs Warns of Porch Pirates, Urges Caution with Public Wi-Fi
Nashville, TN – Technology-themed gifts are popular among holiday shoppers but, unfortunately, technology and modern conveniences can give scammers and thieves new windows into ruining the holidays.
