General Info

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) operates under the government of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which protects residents of the state from fires and responds to emergencies, as well as protects and enhances forest, range and watershed values. The Office of the State Fire Marshal focuses on fire prevention activities to safeguard the lives and properties of the state residents. Established in 1923, it administers various law enforcement, pipeline safety, and fire and life safety programs. The office also regulates buildings in which people live, as well as controls substances and products which cause injuries, death and destruction by fire. The Office of the State Fire Marshal maintains its headquarters in Sacramento, Calif.