Raleigh, NC – The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in collaboration with Kidde and State Farm, will host a Smoke Alarm Saturday Kickoff Media Event on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department in Buncombe County. This event marks the launch of OSFM’s annual Smoke Alarm Saturday Initiative, which will take place the following day across North Carolina.
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The 2025 Q1 NC OSFM Quarterly Newsletter is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/administrative/osfm-quarterly-newsletter-q1-2025.
Asheville, NC –In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Safe Kids North Carolina, State Farm and Safe Kids Western North Carolina have joined forces to host a car seat distribution event for families in need. The distribution will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Reynolds Fire Department in Asheville.
The 2024 Q4 NC OSFM Quarterly Newsletter is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-newsletter-q4-2024.
Safe Kids NC, The Governor’s Highway Safety Program, and State Farm are joining forces to launch Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week with a FREE car seat event on Monday, September 16that the Target in Beaver Creek Commons, Apex, NC. This initiative aims to provide parents and caregivers with critical resources and tools to ensure their children’s safety on the road.
The 2024 Q3 NC OSFM Quarterly Report is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-report-q3-2024.
Greensboro, NC - In response to the alarming increase in fire-related fatalities across North Carolina, the Office of State Fire Marshal, Kidde, State Farm, NASFM and the American Red Cross have joined forces to mitigate fire risks in homes statewide.
Smoke Alarm Saturday, an annual one-day statewide smoke alarm canvassing event, aims to raise awareness about the critical importance of having operational smoke alarms in every home. A dedicated team of firefighters and volunteers will canvass neighborhoods statewide, offering free distribution and installation of smoke alarms.
Today, Captain Barron Summey and Firefighter Michael Chafin of the Gastonia Fire Department (GFD) will be honored with the NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Valor Award for their extraordinary acts of courage and bravery in the line of duty. This prestigious award is the highest honor given by the NCOSFM, recognizing exceptional heroism.
Event Details
Date: May 28, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Gastonia Fire Department, 260 N Myrtle School Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052
Join the American Red Cross North Carolina Region, NC Office of State Fire Marshal, State Farm, and the Supply Fire Department for an important initiative to improve community safety in Brunswick County.
The 2024 Q2 NC OSFM Quarterly Report is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-report-q2-2024.