There's something about the start a of a new year that makes everything fresh. State Fire Marshal Dan Krier stresses the importance of reviewing what strategies worked in 2023 and how to carry them into 2024 in a whole new way. 

Carbon monoxide alarm requirements are undergoing a change in Minnesota. Take some time to review the revisions in this article. 

​What if the future is now and the tools you need to prevent fires are already at your finger tips? Deputy State Fire Marshal Bob Reif explains why the only way we’ll be able to meet our service demand is to reduce risk using our current resources today. ​

Call it lessons learned. Historic fires remind us of the importance of fire inspections and fire code enforcement. This article highlights how many of today’s fire code requirements evolved from these tragic fires. ​

This article reviews upcoming training and education opportunities for the Minnesota fire service as we enter a new year of learning in 2024.