State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents on the importance of smoke alarms
OLYMPIA—In a 2024 report, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that when working home smoke alarms are present, the risk of dying in home structure fires with working smoke alarms can reduced by up to 67 percent. In 2023, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reported that approximately 78 percent of reported fire fatalities occurred […]
Fire Marshall issues pet fire safety tips for the winter
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshall’s Office issued important pet fire safety tips in order to avoid accidental home fires this holiday season that may be caused by pets or wild animals. Every year, approximately 750 accidental home fires are caused by pets or wild animals, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires are […]
Heating and space heater safety reminder
OLYMPIA– During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment kicks into high gear. Space heaters are most often responsible for home heating equipment fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In a 2022 NFPA report, an average of 45,800 home heating fires occurred each year between 2015 and 2019, resulting in […]
