COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal extends its deepest condolences to the families, friends, colleagues and communities of two Ohio firefighters recently killed in the line of duty. Tri-Community Joint Fire District Firefighter John Saunders and Town and Country Fire District Lt. Paul Mickolick tragically lost their lives in separate incidents last week. […]
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State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to remove real indoor Christmas trees
COLUMBUS – With the holidays behind us, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) says now is the time for Ohioans to safely and responsibly discard any real Christmas trees that remain inside their homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately 36% of Christmas tree fires across the country occur during the month […]
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Ohio State Fire Marshal accepting application for 2025 equipment grants
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fire Department Equipment Grant. Approximately $2 million is available this grant cycle. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2025, in order to be considered. The Fire Department Equipment Grant is for qualifying fire departments and local government entities, and […]
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2 Richland County stations split $57K award from Ohio State Fire Marshal in MARCS grants
MANSFIELD – Two Richland County Fire Departments were on the receiving end of a couple of grants issued by the Ohio State Fire Marshal this week. The Troy Township Fire Department received a $29,356.15 award, while Bellville’s Jefferson Township Fire Department earned a $27,955.89 award. The funds are part of the statewide 2025 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio […]