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State Fire Marshal

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

September 2023

​​ Strong foundational values yield success

We welcome incoming State Fire Marshal Daniel Krier this month. In this article, he shares a message for the State Fire Marshal staff and the Minnesota fire service.

"I'll save you."

We all rely on those tried and true mantras to guide us through our daily work. But are we following through? Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Amanda Swenson prompts us to ask that tough question.

Don't just fascinate. Educate!

​A change in seasons offers another opportunity for us in the fire service to​ reset our education and outreach campaigns. Deputy State Fire Marshal Bob Reif encourages us to look past the "Ohhhs and Ahhhs" of a fire station visit and dig​ a little deeper.

How do you measur​e stairway width?​

How important is a handrail any way? ​​Code Specialist Tom Jenson explains why it's vital in measuring the width of a stairway.

Training upd​ate

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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