Division of Fire Safety News Releases

State Fire Marshal urges Missourians refrain from outdoor burning until conditions improve
Portions of southwest Missouri are experiencing extreme drought conditions
October 13, 2020
Missouri to honor state’s fallen firefighters in virtual service on Sunday, October 11
Governor Parson has proclaimed Sunday, Oct. 11 as Missouri Fire Service Memorial Day
October 08, 2020
Over 100 to participate Saturday in fourth annual State Fire Marshal’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Last year’s event commemorating firefighters killed on 9/11 raised over $16,000 for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, which supports firefighters’ survivors
October 07, 2020
Fire Prevention Week 2020 focuses on kitchen fires, the leading cause of residential fires in the U.S.
National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4 – 10, calls attention to simple, preventive steps to reduce fires in the kitchen
September 24, 2020
State Fire Marshal urges caution for those who use consumer fireworks this July 4th, as some public fireworks displays are canceled
Sales at seasonal retailers are legal in Missouri from June 20 to July 10
June 23, 2020
Fire Fighters Day at Missouri Capitol has been canceled
March 11, 2020
State fire marshal recommends changing smoke alarm batteries when clocks ‘spring ahead’ on March 8
American Red Cross and many local fire departments provide smoke alarms at no cost, yet 3 of 5 home fire deaths occur in residences without working smoke alarms
February 28, 2020