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Calling All Young Artists: Annual Fire Safety Poster Contest Begins Across Ohio

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal invites elementary school-aged students across Ohio to help highlight the importance of fire safety as part of the 2026–2027 Fire Safety Poster Contest.

Answering the Call: Ohioans Stepping Up in Response to Alarming Volunteer Firefighter Decline

Hometown heroes across Ohio are stepping up to protect their communities in response to a steep decline in the number of volunteers in the state’s fire service.

Investigators Seek Public Help in Lorain County Arson

Investigators with the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal have determined that a fire that occurred at a home in Lorain County earlier this week was intentionally set. They are now seeking tips from the public to help identify those responsible.

Ohio Fire Academy Celebrates Newest Class of EMT Graduates

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal’s (SFM's) Ohio Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its EMT class 139.

Shelby County Woman Indicted on 50 Charges, Including Securities Fraud

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities and the Shelby County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Shelby County Grand Jury has indicted Chandra Snapp of Jackson Center on 50 counts stemming from alleged incidents involving at least nine investors since 2023.