Division of Fire Safety News Releases

State fire marshal recommends Missourians use hour gained on Sunday to test smoke alarms, change batteries
Vast majority of Missouri home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms
October 30, 2018
In Missouri, October means it’s time to think about heating safety and preventing fires in the home
Fire Prevention Week – Oct. 7-13 –focuses on Look. Listen. Learn.
October 04, 2018
Grant Funding Opportunity: Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Application Deadline: Oct. 26, 2018; Total Grant Funds Available: $315 million
September 25, 2018
Over 120 to participate Saturday in second annual State Fire Marshal’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Last year’s event commemorating firefighters killed on 9/11 raised over $10,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which supports firefighters’ survivors
September 07, 2018
State Fire Marshal urges caution with fireworks as July Fourth holiday approaches
Public fireworks shows provide the best sights and are safest
June 26, 2018
Memorial services will honor 2 Missouri firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017 and another killed 169 years ago
Ceremonies on Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day also honor all state firefighters who passed away last year
May 15, 2018
Recognizing the Life-Saving Work of Public Safety Telecommunicators
April 8-14 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 09, 2018
Missouri fire marshal advises changing smoke alarm batteries as clocks ‘spring ahead’ this weekend
Three out of five home fire deaths in the United States occur in properties without working smoke alarms
March 08, 2018
Reminder: Nomination deadline is March 31 for 5 Missouri Public Safety awards honoring first responders for exemplary service
A 6th award honors civilians who assist first responders during emergencies
February 20, 2018
First group of Missourians participates in program to introduce veterans and active service members to fire service careers
Gov. Eric Greitens created Missouri’s new Firefighter Veterans Initiative to connect veterans to public safety careers and support them with mentoring network of firefighters
February 17, 2018
Media Advisory: Recent veterans and active service members from across Missouri to participate in physically challenging inaugural Firefighter Veterans Initiative program on Saturday, Feb. 17 in Jefferson City
Gov. Eric Greitens initiated new program to recruit veterans to careers in Missouri’s fire service and support them through mentoring network of firefighting professionals
February 14, 2018
Department of Public Safety accepting nominations for 5 statewide awards honoring first responders for heroic acts or work strengthening Missouri communities
A sixth award honors civilians who assist first responders during emergencies
January 17, 2018