Welcome to the Office of Maine State Fire Marshal

The mission of the Office of State Fire Marshal is to prevent loss of life and property for those that live, work and visit the State of Maine.  Our goal is to protect against the devastation of fire, explosions and life safety hazards with integrity and fairness through prevention, public education, planning, research, investigation and enforcement of enacted laws and rules.

ARSON Hot-Line
1-888-870-6162

Call to provide tips or other information that will lead to the identification of persons responsible for arson.

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News & Events

Facts

  • An estimated 83% of fire deaths in Maine from 2011 - 2020 took place in the home.
Year Fires Deaths
2020 14 17
2021 23 27
2022 16 19
2023 22  29
2024 17 18

 

Maine Fire Protection Services Commission Meetings, News and Events

  • MFPSC Members and Guests, 

    Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Legislative Breakfast on Thursday. Just a reminder that the Commission meeting will be held at 10:00am in the Champlain Conference Room after the Legislative Breakfast. Breakfast info here.

    Attached you will find the agenda for the February 13th meeting and the minutes from the January 6th meeting. 

  • Join in person February 13, 2025 from 10 AM to 12PM in the Champlain Conference Room, Maine Department of Public Safety, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta. Maine. To join via zoom go to:
  • Agenda - click here
  • Minutes from the January 6th meeting - click here

  • Upcoming Meetings  (locations TBA)
    • February 13
    • March 3
    • April 7
    • May 5

 

Fire Training Facility Grant Information

https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/about/commission/training-facility-projects

There will be a session on the Fire Training Facility Grant will be Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00pm.  Click on the link below to join. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82532640857?pwd=lqwijcB0azkTUvboW5qdK9WUl0QSZn.1

Meeting ID: 825 3264 0857

Passcode: 746651

NEWS

Maine Fire Services Protection Commission Grants for Reducing Cancer Among Firefighters are now available.  See the application and other materials below: