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Current Release

July 14, 2010 State fire marshal encourages safety with outdoor cooking


Candle Safety

December 22, 2009 Holiday candle safety reminder: Before you go out, Blow it out!


Cigarette Fires

December 11, 2007 First Documented save for fire-safer cigarette in Oregon


Conflagrations

2009 Conflagration press releases and information 2008 September 17, 2008 Royce Butte Fire in Klamath County declared a conflagration September 18, 2008 Royce Butte evacuees allowed to return home as demobilizing begins 2007 September 5, 2007 GW Fire Structural Threat Lessens September 4, 2007 GW Fire in Central Oregon declared a Conflagration July 11, 2007 Egley Complex Structural Threat Lessens July 10, 2007 Egley Complex fire in eastern Oregon declared a Conflagration


Fire Fatalities

June 4, 2010 State fire marshal releases five-year fatality review data February 14, 2008 Office of State Fire Marshal records increase in civilian fire fatalities for 2007


Fireworks

June 23, 2010 Fireworks - Keep it legal, keep it safe


Home Fire Safety

July 14, 2010 State fire marshal encourages safety with outdoor cooking March 09, 2010 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks December 1, 2009 State Fire Marshal advises Oregonians to practice safety with holiday decorations November 05, 2009 State fire marshal urges winter heating safety March 05, 2009 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks November 24, 2008 Acting State Fire Marshal urges Oregonians to use caution with holiday cooking October 08, 2008 State fire marshal and Oregon Department of Energy urge winter heating safety July 07, 2008 Outdoor cooking fire safety tips April 22, 2008 State fire marshal warns against smoking while using oxygen systems November 19, 2007 Avoid cooking turkey with deep fat fryers November 7, 2007 Family saved by home fire sprinkler system October 5, 2007 Oregonians reminded to practice their escape plan during Fire Prevention Week July 27, 2007 Recent kitchen fires highlight importance of cooking fire safety December 15, 2006 Seaside fire deaths highlights importance of candle safety


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Office of State Fire Marshal

April 27, 2010 Carbon monoxide alarm temporary rules March 26, 2010 State Fire Marshal seeks Sparky award nominations March 18, 2009 Governor signs novelty lighter bill into law March 13, 2009 Simpson takes oath as State Fire Marshal March 05, 2009 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks February 23, 2009 Senate passes Oregon novelty lighter bill October 30, 2008 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks March 06, 2008 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks March 30, 2006 Working smoke alarms make a difference in surviving a fire


Smoke Alarms

March 05, 2009 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks October 30, 2008 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks March 06, 2008 Oregonians encouraged to check smoke alarms when changing their clocks March 30, 2006 Working smoke alarms make a difference in surviving a fire


Urban Search & Rescue

October 10, 2008 Training drill prepares responders for structural collapse incidents May 23, 2006 Unit Citation awarded to Governance Board of Urban Search and Rescue Task Force


Video Announcements

December 13, 2006 Holiday Novelty Lighter Video Announcement


Wildland Fire

April 23, 2010 Wildfire Awareness Week is May 2-8 April 30, 2009 State Fire Marshal encourages citizens to protect against wildfire November 21, 2006 Wildfire Summit brings fire and insurance together

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