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Mass. Fire Safety Act Chapter 304 of the Acts of 2004
Certain nightclubs, bars, dancehalls, discotheques and other places of assembly must install sprinklers within three years to protect their patrons from fire.
December 8th, Candle Safety Day
February 14, 2008 - Senior Fire Officer Forum Presentation
Next SAFER Grant Application Period - To be determined
Opening of the Application Period for the FY2009 Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grants Announced
2006 Fire Statistics for Massachusetts Now Available
State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan is pleased to announce the release of the preliminary statistics of the 2006 Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS). These figures give a general understanding of the fire problem facing Massachusetts in an ever-changing world. The complete 2006 report of MFIRS will be forthcoming later this year.
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