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The State Fire Marshal's Office is committed to protecting the safety of Tennesseans and their property through fire prevention, education, codes enforcement, regulation, investigation and law enforcement.

• » Christmas Tree Fire Prevention Warnings [pdf] Press Release December 2008
• » Prepare Home for Winter Months [pdf] Press Release November 2008
• » Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery [pdf] Press Release October 2008
• » Adoption of International Fire Code     [pdf]  Effective December 16, 2008
• » Adoption of International Building Code [pdf]  Effective September 1, 2008
• » Mechanical and Plumbing Certification [pdf] April 2008
• » TFIRS 3rd Quarter 2008 List of Reporting and Non-Reporting Fire Departments [pdf]
• » Smoke Alarm Recommendations - January 2008
• » Novelty Lighters Law - PC 798 of 2008
• » Novelty Lighters Are A Fire Hazard Brochure [pdf] - December 2007
• » TFIRS Complete 2007 List of Reporting and Non-Reporting Fire Departments [pdf]

The Fire Prevention Division has seven main sections:

• Administrative Services & Education
  » (615) 741-2981 - Promotes fire prevention and education activities.
  Permits and Licenses
  » (615) 741-1322 - Issues permits and licenses for various activities.
• Bomb and Arson Investigation Section
  » (615) 741-3030 - Investigates the cause and origin of fires and explosions.
• Codes Enforcement Section
  » (615) 741-7190 - Enforcement of building and fire codes.
  Tennessee Modular Building Program
  » (615) 741-7190 - Enforcement of the Tennessee Modular Building Act.
• Fire Service and Codes EnforcementAcademy                     
» (931) 294-4111 - Training of Firefighters and Codes Enforcement Personnel.
• Electrical Inspection Section
  » (615) 741-7170 - Manages Electrical Inspectors and Permit Issue Agents.
• Manufactured Housing Section
  » (615) 741-7192 - Manages plans review and inspections of manufactured homes in Tennessee.
• Commission on Fire Fighting
  » (615) 741-6780 - Certifies fire training and educational programs for firefighters.

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Contact Information by Section

» Disciplinary Actions

• April - July 2007 [pdf]
• Jan - March 2007 [pdf]
• Sept - December 2006 [pdf]
• July - August 2006 [pdf]
• January 1 - June 30 2006 [pdf]

• Electrical Permit Issue Agent Application [pdf]
• Fire Service Directory Updated 12/1/2008
• Fire Department Recognition Application [pdf]

• Request a Speaker
• Visit the Fire Dept and Fire Educator Online Resource Center
• Visit the Fire Safe Kids Website!
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Visit the Fire Academy!