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Learn about our resident fire code expert.

Through decades of service, Tom Jenson has gone from fighting fires to finding ways to prevent them. 

Stories that could save your life

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Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10.

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We provide licenses and permits for explosives, fireworks, and fire sprinklers. 

Our inspection teams are highly specialized to cover different facility types.

Preliminary investigation finds fatal fire accidental and electrical in nature; officials urge Minnesotans to take steps to protect their families 

State Fire Marshal announces preliminary investigation findings six months after deadly White Bear Lake fire

A new partnership between the State Fire Marshal division and a local nonprofit is bringing sensory and communication kits to Minnesota’s Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention program. The kits give fire service professionals more tools to connect, communicate and build trust with young people during difficult conversations.

A different way to connect: New partnership strengthens Minnesota’s youth firesetting prevention efforts 

For most people, the Fourth of July ends with memories, laughter and some photos on their phones. For others, it ends in an ambulance or emergency room. A burn surgeon’s warning about firework safety this Independence Day. 

Burn surgeon’s fireworks warning this Fourth of July 

The State Fire Marshal supports fire departments in each municipality in Minnesota. They investigate fires, educate the public on fire safety and conduct fire safety inspections.

State Fire Marshal

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The man behind Minnesota’s fire code

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