The May 2021 issue of the Trumpet, a publication of the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is now available.
Topics:
- Arson, including motives for fire starting.
- The latest fire hazard recalls.
- Disposing of oily rags.
- New staff:
- JC Dulin – Fire Protection Inspector for Riley, Nemaha, Geary, Marshall, Wabaunsee, Morris, Chase, and Lyon counties. He comes to OSFM from the Kansas Department of Transportation, where he worked as an engineering technician for the past two years. He brings an extensive background in firefighting and law enforcement to OSFM.
- Mike Windholz – Fire Investigator for the south-central region. He comes to OSFM from the Augusta Department of Public Safety. He has eight years of law enforcement experience and 19 years of firefighting experience.
Other Fire Safety Resources that the OSFM recommends you keep on hand:
- Free Access to NFPA codebooks. Look for NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Handbook 2006 edition for assisted Living, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition for health care facilities, including nursing homes.
- Fire Marshal-approved forms and record keeping docs
- Plans Review and Code Foot print info
Questions? Email Brenda McNorton brenda.mcnorton@ks.gov, OSFM Chief of Inspections