Super Bowl Sunday is all about good food, good friends, and great football. The NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) wants to make sure the only thing getting “burned” this weekend is your team’s chances — not your house or your guests.
OSFM Press Releases
North Carolina is expected to experience a period of extreme cold weather in the coming days, bringing dangerously low temperatures, ice, snow, and the pot
As shoppers kick off Black Friday and the holiday season, Safe Kids North Carolina, led by the Office of State Fire Marshal, reminds parents and caregivers to prioritize safety.
As Thanksgiving approaches, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor and the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding families that cooking remains the number one cause of home fires in North Carolina — and most are preventable.
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Raleigh Fire Department and the NC Office of State Fire Marshal will demonstrate the dangers of frying a partially frozen turkey.
WHAT: The North Carolina Fire Safety Summit, sponsored by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), State Farm Insurance, NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), and Hickory Fire Department The summit provides valuable training for first responders, fire service professionals, and community safety l
The NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is taking a leading role in assisting the Jamaica Fire Service as the island recovers from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that made landfall last week.
As colder weather moves into NC and heating systems kick into gear, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor and Safe Kids North Carolina are reminding residents about the silent threat of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning — often called the invisible killer.
As North Carolinians prepare to turn back their clocks one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight-Saving Time, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is encouraging everyone to use this opportunity to test smoke alarms and replace their batteries — or better yet, upgrade to smoke and carbon monoxid
State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor, joined by Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, House Speaker Pro Tempore Mitchell Setzer, and leaders from the North Carolina Air National Guard and Stanly County, officially opened the North Carolina Emergency Training Center (NC ETC) during a Fire Hose Uncoupling
The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released a powerful new video telling the real story of a Calabash family whose garage was destroyed after a lithium-ion battery caught fire while charging overnight.
This October, the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is joining fire departments nationwide to celebrate Fire Prevention Month and National Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. The 2025 theme, announced by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), is: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”
State and local leaders are joined forces to keep North Carolina’s children safe on the road during Child Passenger Safety Week, September 21–28, 2025. The statewide campaign kicked off Monday, September 22 at Morrisville Fire Station 1 followed by a free car seat safety clinic.
Safe Kids North Carolina, in partnership with the State Farm Good Neighbor Car Seat Safety Program, UNC Highway Safety Research Center and Mebane Fire Department will host two Child Passenger Safety Car Seat Distribution Events in Orange and Alamance counties to support families impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal.
The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the second round of Disaster Recovery Grants for fire departments and rescue squads impacted by Hurricane Helene.
As North Carolinians prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding residents to prioritize safety when using fireworks—especially during this stretch of extreme heat.
Fairview, NC — The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in partnership with Kidde and State Farm, officially kicked off its annual
The implementation of the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code ("2024 Code") has been postponed. Originally scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2025, recent legislative actions have introduced several delays, including considerations for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western NC. The most recent extension, enacted through S.L.
The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), in partnership with State Farm and Safe Kids NC, is bringing free child seat clinics to Western North Carolina to assist families affected by Hurricane Helene. Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be on-site to provide education and install child safety seats properly.
The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and Safe Kids NC are once again leading the charge in medication safety with the annual Operation Medicine Drop campaign.
Occupational cancer has become the leading cause of death among firefighters, surpassing fatalities from fires and on-scene incidents.
As temperatures drop across North Carolina, State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor urges residents to take precautions to stay warm safely and avoid life-threatening hazards. Improper use of space heaters, candles, and the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning pose significant risks during the cold weather season.