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.
Follow us on FacebookNews & Events
- Fire Prevention Week is October 6 - 12, 2024. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!" For more go here
- 9th Annual Northeast Carbon Monoxide Summit, November 11th, New Hampshire Fire Academy, Concord, NH - Registration closes October 10th - Register here
- 9th Annual Carbon Monoxide Summit - Save the Date
- A "Conversation about Community Risk Reduction" (CRR) and the formation of a Maine Community Risk Reduction Collaborative (MeCRRC) was held May 1st. For more information about that meeting and CRR related planning guides, data and other resources click on: https://www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/resources
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 | 4 | 4 |
Maine Fire Protection Services Commission Meetings, News and Events
- Join in person November 4, 2024, from 9AM to 12PM in the Champlain Conference Room, Maine Department of Public Safety, 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta. Maine. To join via zoom go to:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736090724?pwd=sm70tbzK2baIE11WrzmrgHTpw34Klo.1
- Meeting ID: 897
3609 0724 - Passcode: 946438
- Agenda - November 4th TBA
- Upcoming Meetings (locations TBA)
- November 4, 2024 09:00 AM
- December 2, 2024 09:00 AM
- December 2, 2024
NEWS
Fireworks Information
Applications & Permits
Home Safety
- Thanksgiving and Holiday Safety Tips
- Cooking Safety Tip Sheet
- Smoke Alarm Safety Tips (PDF, 334 KB)
- Disposal of Fire and Smoke Detectors-this is a USFA document (PDF, 671 KB)
- Smoke Alarms for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (PDF, 817 KB)
- Carbon Monoxide Safety (PDF, 403 KB)
- Certification of Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm for Real Estate Transfers (PDF, 49 KB) This document applies to single-family dwellings or a multi-apartment building.
Safety Professionals
- Dig Safe, in cooperation with companies who operate gas and hazardous liquid pipelines, would like to reach out to the New England Fire Marshals, Chiefs, and emergency first responders with important information about pipeline safety and the protocol for a gas release: PHMSA requirements 2018 (PDF, 213 KB) and PHMSA excavator enforcement rule information (PDF, 267 KB)
- Sky lanterns are illegal in Maine: Fact Sheet (PDF, 51 KB)
- Process for the Safe Disposal of Marine Flares
- Maine chimney sweeps (partial list) updated 1/13/2020 (PDF, 49 KB)
- Visit the NASFM-Endorsed Crowd Manager Training
Highlighted Topics
- Attended Self Service Gas Station Guide (PDF)
- Heating Safety
- 8 Helpful Fire Safety Tips for College Students (external link)
- The Center for Campus Fire Safety