- Learn About the Office of State Fire Marshal
Welcome to the Office of State Fire Marshal's Website
The Office of State Fire Marshal has regulatory responsibility to ensure compliance with state fire safety regulations. This is accomplished through inspection activities by deputy state fire marshals in the field and code consultation and plans review services provided by the Engineering Services Section.
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Publications and Forms
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Media/FOIA Center
Here you'll find key information about our agency, news events, FOIA, and Communications staff to assist you with your daily gathering of news. Visit LLR's Media Center
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Firefighter Registration
The "South Carolina Firefighters Employment and Registration Act" requires a criminal records check prior to employment of a paid or volunteer firefighter. No later than 60 days after the start of his employment date as a paid or volunteer firefighter, each firefighter must be registered with the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) by his fire chief or other employer. The criminal background check must be conducted before registration.
To register a firefighter, please log in to the Fire Portal.
Jonathan Jones, State Fire Marshal
141 Monticello Trail, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 896-9800 | Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. | Monday - Friday except State Holidays