State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents About Heat Source Safety
State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci is reminding residents to use best practices when heating their homes as temperatures continue to...
Revised Edition of the State Fire Prevention Code Goes Into Effect
STATEWIDE, October 7, 2019 - State Fire Marshal Brian S. Geraci announced that today, October 7, 2019, is the official effective date of...
As Fire Prevention Week™ begins, MD State Fire Marshal reminds residents: Not Every Hero Wears a Cap
STATEWIDE, October 6, 2019 - The Office of the State Fire Marshal is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association®...
Haunted House Safety Guidelines To Look Out For This Halloween
The Haunted Castle attraction at Six Flags in New Jersey that resulted in eight fatalities in 1984. Photo courtesy of NFPA. STATEWIDE,...
Test Your Home Fire Sprinkler Knowledge!
The National Fire Sprinkler Association has issued a quiz to challenge your knowledge of Home Fire Sprinkler system requirements across...
Maryland State Fire Marshal Issues Open Burn Safety Notice
STATEWIDE, September 18, 2019 - The Office of the State Fire Marshal has seen numerous burn injuries as a result of open air burning...
"What Used To Be" NSFA's latest commercial
The National Fire Sprinkler Association's (NSFA) latest commercial titled, "What Used To Be", highlights the value of home fire...
Close Before You Doze Campaign Announces Video Contest
The Close Before You Doze campaign has helped educate millions of people about the critical impact that closing your bedroom door can...
State Fire Marshal Warns Public of the Dangers of Fireworks at Safety Demonstration
HOWARD COUNTY, June 26, 2019 - State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci joined Howard County Fire and EMS Chief Christine Uhlhorn this morning,...
State Fire Marshal Hosts Sprinkler Demo for Home Fire Sprinkler Week 2019
On Friday, May 24, 2019, Maryland State Fire Marshal Brian Geraci hosted a home fire sprinkler demonstration at the Maryland Fire &...