The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is again teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to highlight Fire Prevention Week, which runs through Oct. 12.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated its most recent graduating class of EMTs during a ceremony Friday at SFM’s location in Reynoldsburg.

Despite many areas of Ohio receiving measurable rain over the past week, numerous counties throughout the state are still experiencing drought conditions. As a result, the Ban on Open Burning that was initially ordered on Sept. 6 by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon remains in effect for two dozen counties that have been identified by the United States Drought Monitoring System map as still being in the “Extreme Drought” or “Exceptional Drought” categories.

Despite some areas of Ohio receiving rain over the past week, much of the state continues to be impacted by extreme drought conditions. As a result of these conditions, a Ban on Open Burning first ordered Sept. 6 by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has been extended and expanded to include additional counties.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) have ruled a fire in Manchester, Ohio (Adams County) as being caused by arson and are now seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible.

As parts of the state continue to see extremely dry conditions, a Ban on Open Burning first ordered on Sept. 6, by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon has been both extended and expanded to include additional counties.

Do you know a deserving hero in your hometown? The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Division of EMS has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame and Fire Awards ceremony.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) have ruled a string of camper fires in Camden (Preble County) to have been intentionally set. Investigators with SFM’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau (FEIB) are seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible.

To help ensure transparency related to its grants programs, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has unveiled a new interactive online dashboard that allows users to easily, quickly and accurately search for grant funds that have been awarded to fire departments throughout the state. Information on the dashboard is available for each of the past five years.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) invites elementary school students across Ohio to participate in its Fire Safety Poster Contest. The contest is held annually to engage young minds, emphasize various issues related to fire safety education, and recognize those who have shown the ability to visually demonstrate that knowledge. This year’s theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You!”

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) consider two recent fires in Lucasville (Scioto County) to be suspicious and believe they are connected. Investigators with SFM’s Fire and Explosion Investigation Bureau are now seeking tips from the public to help identify individuals who may be responsible.

This Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) urges Ohioans to put safety first.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau continues to investigate a significant fire incident that occurred Saturday, June 8 at 8755 State Route 638 in Belle Center (Logan County) and resulted in approximately 44 equine deaths.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM’s) Forensic Laboratory has been awarded a $239,250 grant to purchase cutting-edge technology to enhance its investigation capabilities. The Forensic Lab investigates fires and explosions that occur across the state.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) officially broke ground Tuesday on a five-story Search and Rescue Training Tower located on the SFM Ohio Fire Academy campus in Reynoldsburg. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a significant advancement in the future of firefighter and EMS training in Ohio.