FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2024 Division of Fire Safety urges caution heating homes as temperatures plunge in Missouri Misused space heaters and supplemental heating sources lead to more fires during extended periods of subzero temperatures The …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 2023 Division of Fire Safety investigates late night fire in Howell County; bodies of two victims recovered inside residence Because of the extent of the damage, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety has listed the cause …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 Division of Fire Safety urges caution with fireworks; Drought conditions increase fire risks as July Fourth approaches Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 As drought …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2023 Advisory: Fire Fighters Day at Capitol includes recognition of high school students enrolled in firefighter education courses at Missouri Career and Technology Centers On Wednesday, April 12, firefighters from across …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 07, 2023 State fire marshal recommends testing smoke alarms and reviewing fire escape plans this weekend, as clocks spring forward Risk of dying in a fire reduced by one-half by having working smoke alarms in your home State …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 State Fire Marshal urges safety as frigid temperatures push into Missouri this week Space heaters are the leading cause of home fires and fire deaths from December through February State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2022 Division of Fire Safety investigates fire in Salisbury with two fatalities, at request of Salisbury Fire Department Early this morning, the Missouri Division of Fire Safety received a request from the Salisbury Fire …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 04, 2022 Fire Prevention Week 2022 focuses on critical need to quickly escape your home when fires occur National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 – 15, urges home fire escape planning; today’s residential fires burn hotter and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2022 Division of Fire Safety urges caution for those who include consumer fireworks in Independence Day celebrations Fireworks sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 The Division of Fire …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 01, 2022 Missouri launches free Critical Incident Stress Management training program for first responders Registration is now open for free training program offered across the state for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2022 Memorial ceremonies this weekend will honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, May 15, as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services this …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 01, 2022 Advisory: Fire Fighters Day at Capitol includes commemoration of 50th anniversary of Missouri Division of Fire Safety On Tuesday, April 5, fire fighters from across Missouri will gather at the Capitol for Fire Fighters …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 10, 2022 State fire marshal recommends changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks spring forward on Sunday Division of Fire Safety recommends Missourians regularly practice their family fire escape plans State Fire Marshal Tim …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 05, 2022 Missouri to Honor First Responders Seriously Injured in the Line of Duty with new Red, White and Blue Award Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the state, for the first time, will begin honoring first …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 22, 2021 Thanksgiving begins period of higher fire risk as more friends, relatives gather to celebrate the holidays this year State Fire Marshal urges Missourians to put safety first as they cook, decorate and gather again …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 01, 2021 End of daylight saving time is a chance to plan for fire safety during fall and winter months ahead State fire marshal urges Missourians to test smoke alarms, review family fire escape plans, reassess home heating …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 07, 2021 2 memorial services this weekend will honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 10, as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 01, 2021 Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red in Honor of Fallen Firefighters Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted red beginning at sunset on Saturday, October 2, 2021, until …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 09, 2021 Advisory: Climbers to participate Saturday in fifth annual State Fire Marshal 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to support fallen first responder families Goal is to raise $25,000 for Supporting Heroes, which supports fire, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 09, 2021 Division of Fire Safety approves reopening of Branson Coaster amusement ride The Amusement Ride Safety Unit of the Division of Fire Safety today approved the reopening of the Branson Coaster amusement ride in Branson. …
