The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its second firefighter class of 2025.

Following a Fourth of July holiday that saw a significant increase in fireworks-related incidents, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Ohioans of the serious risks associated with handling and setting off consumer-grade fireworks.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal swore in the newest member of its investigative team this week – a 2-year-old yellow lab named Karl. A special ceremony took place Monday morning at the State Fire Marshal’s campus in Reynoldsburg.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of EMS awarded the fire service’s high honors this week during the state’s 44th annual Ohio Fire Service Hall of Fame & Fire Awards. The event took place at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) in downtown Columbus.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its second EMT graduating class of 2025. A graduation ceremony took place this month on SFM’s campus in Reynoldsburg, honoring 15 graduates.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its first firefighter class of 2025.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and communities of two Ohio firefighters recently killed in the line of duty. Tri-Community Joint Fire District Firefighter John Saunders and Town and Country Fire District Lt. Paul Mickolick tragically lost their lives in separate incidents last week.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal have ruled a storage facility fire in Clinton County as arson and are now seeking tips from the public to identify those responsible.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal celebrates 125 years of supporting the state’s fire service and protecting Ohioans’ lives, properties and communities from fire and other risks.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across the state to better train and equip first responders and protect Ohio communities. The funds were awarded through SFM’s annual Equipment and Training Reimbursement grant programs for 2025.

Spring has officially arrived, and for many Ohioans, that means it’s time to start spring cleaning in and around their homes. While much attention is often paid to a home’s appearance, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal urges all Ohioans to use this time to also improve their home’s safety.

One year after integrating cutting-edge technology into its incident management system, the Ohio Department of Commerce's Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is equipped with better and more accurate information needed to protect Ohio lives.

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrates its first EMT graduating class of 2025. A special graduation ceremony took place last week on SFM’s campus in Reynoldsburg.

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) are seeking tips from the public as they investigate six separate fires, including four confirmed arsons, that took place at a Preble County campground.

With the holidays behind us, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) says now is the time for Ohioans to safely and responsibly discard any real Christmas trees that remain inside their homes.