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State Fire Marshal

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

August 2023

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How will you move fire prevention forward? 

After a tragic year of fire deaths in 2022, Interim State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson wants you to ask yourself a very important question: What's your interest in fire prevention? 

Campus fire safety: In session now! 

College classes may not start for a couple more weeks, but learning about college campus fire safety starts now! Deputy State Fire Marshal Doug Johnson shares these relevant safety tips before students pack up and move in for the new school year. 

Community Wildfire Defense Grants 

Our partners at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are on a mis​sion to help at-risk communities and Native American tribes reduce wildfire risks. Learn how you can take advantage of Community Wildfire Defense Grants.

When yard work goes wrong!

Drought conditions in Minnesota are increasing wildfire risk in portions of Minnesota which has sparked equipment-caused wildfires in parts of Minnesota. Public Information Officer Amber Schindeldecker shares ways you can douse wildfires in your communities... before they even spark. 

Training update

Training is a core component to being successful in the fire service. Review this article for the latest on training opportunities. 

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