Iowa State Fire Marshal

You used to have seven to eight minutes to leave your home after you heard the smoke alarm. Now, you have 1 or 2 minutes from the time the alarm sounds. Make sure you have properly maintained and fully-functional smoke detectors and evacuation plans. #DaylightSaving #FireSafety

Extreme (level 5 of 5) Grassland Fire Danger Index is expected over much of Iowa today. This means that any fires that start will grow and spread rapidly so outdoor burning is not recommended. #iawx @iowadnr @iowasfm

🔥 Due to dry conditions in Iowa, burn bans are active in several counties. Check the latest map before you burn! 👉 View the map: ow.ly/E3eU50YgIjo

Candles are a part of many celebrations, including Valentines Day 🩷, but open flames make them dangerous if they tip over or when they are placed too close to anything that can burn. #candlesafety

It's #CommunityRiskReductionWeek – time to reset those home fire risks before they heat up! Grab 10 minutes, tick off these lifesavers, and turn your home into a safety fortress. #CRRWeek #FireSmartHome #ResetTheRisk

🎄✨ "Don’t Let Your Tree Outstay Its Welcome — Dry Trees Spark Fires!" 🚒🔥 #Holidaysafetytip

Happy New Year from all of us at the Iowa Fire Marshal's Division! Our offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We hope this year brings you countless blessings and wonderful moments. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful start to 2026!

From our families to yours...Merry Christmas! May your Christmas be filled with joy, love, and laughter. Happy Holidays, from the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division!

Did you know Christmas Eve is one of the top days for home cooking fires? The State Fire Marshal and the Fire Safe Iowa Coalition want you to stay safe while prepping holiday feasts. Check out these cooking safety tips! #CookingSafety #FireSafeIowa

Our offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th to celebrate the holiday with our families. Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

Tis the season to sparkle safely! The Iowa State Fire Marshal and Fire Safe Iowa want to share key holiday decoration tips to keep your home merry and bright. Stay safe and enjoy the holidays! #Holidaysafety #DidYouKnow

Heating equipment is the second-leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire deaths. According to @NFPA, heating equipment is involved in an estimated average of 44,200 home fires per year. Check out these tips from Fire Safe Iowa!

Whether you're making your home cozy or preparing for a holiday service, please take a few moments to think about candle safety this December.🕯️#CandleSafety #FirePrevention

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Our offices will be closed from November 26th to November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, December 1st.

Happy Halloween, Iowa! 👻 Stay safe with these fire tips: use flashlights or glow sticks, keep decorations away from candles, use battery candles in jack-o-lanterns, check smoke alarms, and teach kids stop, drop & roll. Have fun!

Thank you to firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement, dispatchers, and all first responders who put others first to keep us safe. #NationalFirstResponderDay

Congrats to Special Agent Lahr, our newest certified Bomb Tech! He graduated from the 6-wk Hazardous Devices Course in Alabama, AL. From learning about complex devices to strategic responses, Josh is equipped with essential skills to help keep Iowans safe. Well done, SA Lahr! 👏

Special Agents Humphrey & Linkletter recently presented to IA State Environmental Health & Safety staff about the SFM Division & Bomb Squad. With 11 certified bomb techs, we're always ready to respond to fire investigations & hazards.

Burn bans have been initiated in several Iowa counties due to dry conditions. 🔥 You can check our burn ban map for lives updates: iowa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboard…