Ohio Department of Commerce - Division of State Fire Marshal

The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee (BRAC) is offering a $5,000 reward for information about a house fire at 33 Center St. in Tremont City after investigators ruled it was caused by arson, WDTN reported.

Investigator Tim Schreadley promoted to Assistant Chief

Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield, State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon and others gathered today to break ground on an innovative new search and rescue training house.

Now that all the presents have been opened and the holiday season is over, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal says it’s time to discard your Christmas tree.

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal opened applications the 2023 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio Communications Systems) grant.

Fall is here, as the temperature drops, and the Halloween decorations are put up, it’s important to stay fire safe.

With National Arson Awareness Week underway May 1-7, State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon stresses it’s important to always maintain a safe environment to protect your home against arson, no matter where you live.

The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of State Fire Marshal announced the recipients of the 2022 Training Reimbursement Grants, which includes 208 fire departments in 70 counties throughout the state totaling $456,743.70.

Fire Marshal Says Go Beyond Batteries, Check the Expiration Date

Smoking, winter heating, hoarding and cooking fires are the top causes of fire fatalities in Ohio.

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) –Winter weather has finally arrived and with it comes the dangers of safely heating the home.

State and local fire officials are encouraging Ohioans to put safety first this Fourth of July and be mindful of current laws prohibiting unlicensed fireworks displays.

It's Fire Prevention Week, and the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office along with the NFPA are reminding citizens to protect their homes from accidental fires.