State Fire Marshal
Dan McLaughlin
The Kansas State Fire Marshal is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kansas from the hazards of fire, explosion and hazardous materials by fostering a safe environment through inspection, enforcement, regulation, investigation, hazardous material incident mitigation, data collection, public education, and by acting as a liaison to the Kansas Fire Service. All the efforts of this office are designed to reduce the deaths, injuries, and property losses of Kansans.
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Fire Prevention Division
  Inspections, childcare and daycare, propane licensing, extinguisher licensing, plans reviews, training, CMS facilities, Kansas Buildings Fire Safety Handbook, FireFacts, etc.
Investigation Division
  Fireworks licensing, explosives licensing, investigation of fires and explosions, hazardous device (bomb) unit, training, certified fire investigator program
Hazardous Materials Division
  Hazmat incident response, training and classes
Resources
  Publications, statutes and regulations, resources for fire departments, statistics, etc.
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News Feed
 
  • The new fireworks licensing applications are available above, or read about the new regulations.
  • Fire Extinguisher Licensing renewal is starting. Be on the lookout for your renewal applications!
  • The 2008-2009 School Fire Drill form has been posted.
  • Congratulations to Woodhaven Care Center on a deficient-free inspection!
  • KFIRS data is in! Has YOUR fire department submitted all of its run reports? Find out.
 
 

700 SW Jackson Street, Suite 600
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: (785) 296-3401
Fax: (785) 296-0151