Division of Fire Safety News Releases

Thanksgiving marks start of period of higher fire risk as more people gather indoors to celebrate the holidays
State Fire Marshal urges Missourians to put safety first as they cook, decorate and gather for family reunions and holiday parties
November 20, 2019
Use extra hour this weekend to test smoke alarms and change batteries
State fire marshal urges Missourians without working smoke alarms to contact local fire departments or American Red Cross to obtain smoke alarms at no cost
October 31, 2019
Advisory: Over 130 to participate Saturday in third 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
October 17, 2019
Fire Prevention Week is ideal time to make your home safe for heating season and approaching holidays
National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 – 12, emphasizes practicing how your family would escape a blaze at home
September 25, 2019
State Fire Marshal urges Missourians to think of safety first as July 4th fireworks sales begin
Fireworks sales at season retailers are legal in state from June 20 to July 10
June 20, 2019
2 memorial services honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters
Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, May 19 as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day
May 16, 2019