The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is the CAL FIRE program that protects life and property through the development and application of fire prevention, engineering, training and education, and enforcement. The team at CAL FIRE - OSFM are dedicated professionals committed to serving and safeguarding the people, property, and resources of California. | | Welcome to the June 2025 CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) Newsletter! This month's newsletter features essential Fourth of July safety tips and provides registration information for our upcoming Battery Energy Storage Systems Fire Safety Symposium. Read on to learn more! | | |
Employee Spotlight - Mocha, CAL FIRE’s Ignitable Liquid (IGL) Detection K9
This edition's Employee spotlight is Mocha, an Accelerant Detection Canine for CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal's Arson and Bomb Unit. This chocolate lab has a nose for justice—able to detect even trace amounts of liquid accelerants at fire investigation scenes. Working alongside Arson and Bomb Investigator Charlie Elder, Mocha helps uncover the truth.
| | Celebrate Responsibly: Prevent Firework Injuries | | This July 4 holiday, take time to celebrate responsibly with your loved ones! According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an estimated 9,600 people suffer fireworks-related injuries severe enough to require emergency room treatment every year. While children were the largest group affected, at least a third of those injured were adults aged 25-44. Follow the tips below and stay safe. | |
- Never attempt to re-light or “fix” fireworks
- Do not wear loose fitting clothing while lighting fireworks
- Never carry fireworks in your pockets
- Fireworks are not toys
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- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse
- Back up several feet immediately after lighting a firework
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person
- Never experiment with fireworks
| | Learn Fourth of July Safety Tips From The CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal's Arson and Bomb Unit | | Presented by CAL FIRE's Arson and Bomb Unit, this webinar helps to provide useful guidance on: | |
- Safe and Sane Fireworks
- Laws and Regulations
- Examples of Illegal Fireworks and Explosives
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- Resources for Local Agencies
- Fireworks Safety
- Burn Injury Statistics
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Powering Safety: Register Now for the 2025 Battery Energy Storage Systems Fire Safety Symposium
Join us on July 24, 2025, at the California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento, CA, for a Battery Energy Storage Systems Fire Safety Symposium. This Symposium is geared towards sharing valuable insights on improving emergency response, the latest research and technology, understanding codes and standards, and updates on state initiatives to local fire departments and officials.
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Help Shape California’s Wildfire Preparedness Future—Submit to the CWMA Clearinghouse Today!
The Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance (CWMA) Clearinghouse is a statewide resource that serves as a vital hub designed to elevate and share wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and risk reduction efforts throughout California.
The CWMA Clearinghouse provides local governments, fire agencies, community organizations, and the public with access to proven strategies, tools, and real-world project examples that can help reduce wildfire risk and build more resilient communities.
Your expertise and experience matter—if you’ve led or supported a project you’re proud of, we want to highlight it. Help inspire others and grow California’s collective wildfire resilience by submitting your resources through the Submission Form, and explore shared solutions in the Data Center.
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Update to the Fire Fighter 1A and 2A (Structural) Curriculum
State Fire Training (SFT) has announced an update to the Fire Fighter 1A and 2A (Structural) curriculum, aligning it with the 2024 edition of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters.
The revised curriculum, effective July 1, 2025, includes updates to Certification Training Standards (CTS), skill sheets, course plans, application forms, and training resources. New documents and information can be found on the Fire Fighter webpage. The Fire Fighter 1 & 2 (2019) curriculum and exams will be phased out starting July 2026, with complete retirement by July 1, 2027.
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2025 Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Seminar in Long Beach
Earlier this month, CAL FIRE-Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) hosted the 2025 Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Seminar in Long Beach. During this two-day seminar, CAL FIRE – OSFM Pipeline Safety Division, Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, National Association of State Fire Marshals, and industry experts discussed State and Federal requirements for testing and evaluation of hazardous liquid pipelines, Incident Management Team processes and points of contact, Regulatory updates, Pipeline Emergency Responders Initiative (PERI), the CO2 Training Trailer, and Hydrostatic testing.
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National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Transition Webinar Series
Get in the know on what fire departments across California need to know about the transition from the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). Join us for an insightful and collaborative series of webinars that will offer a unique opportunity for fire departments to engage, ask questions, and share valuable insights on the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
Webinars will be held at 1 p.m. on July 21, August 18, September 23, and October 20. View a recording of the first NERIS webinar and register for future webinars by following the link below.
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Stay Up to Date with OSFM Information Bulletins
Did you know that the Office of the State Fire Marshal shares information bulletins?
CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal information bulletins provide crucial updates and guidance on fire safety, regulations, and compliance matters related to California's fire prevention and safety standards.
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