Minnesota State Fire Marshal

ABOUT SFM We support local fire and law enforcement, other agencies and the general public with fire investigations, training, materials, education, inspections, and the development and adoption of state fire code. **Our mission and vision** **Our mission** Our staff strengthen Minnesota fire-safe environments by providing statewide leadership and guidance in support of fire and life safety policy, enforcement, prevention and education. **Our vision** Our division exists so that the fire service is prepared, communities are supported, and Minnesotans are safer from fire. **Core operating principles** - **We are trusted:** We hold true to the public's faith in us to be knowledgeable, consistent and dependable. - **We are accessible:** Those that depend on our resources and services can expect to receive responsive, accurate, and practical support. - **We are forward-thinking:** Different situations may require different types of support, but our efforts will always prioritize collaboration and put the safety of Minnesotans ahead of traditions or habits that are no longer useful. **What we do** The Minnesota Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal (SFM) division supports local fire and law enforcement, other agencies, and the general public with: - Fire and arson investigation training - Fire investigations and fire death investigations - Materials, training and helping putting together fire safety education programs - Fire inspections - Development and adoption of state fire code - Emergency response teams support and coordination - Fire data information collection **How we do it** Our team disseminates, regulates, and models standards for effective, sustainable fire protection and prevention. We help ensure the fire service is prepared, communities are supported and Minnesotans are safer from fire. We work hard across the state to ensure Minnesota’s fire service is better positioned to meet local demands for service and protection. Our team focuses on collaboration to help create more consistent, locally relevant, and high-quality statewide fire protection, investigation, and prevention training systems. Beyond the fire service, we focus on educational programs and messages so Minnesotans have a more complete understanding of fire safety and risk reduction.