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• Sunday Journal- Fire Safety guidelines for the start of 2021 Play Video

  January 11, 2021 12:10 PM

  In this week's episode of Sunday Journal, John Pastorek sits down with Louisiana State Fire Marshal Butch Browning to discuss fire safety. As winter tightens its grip on Louisiana, bringing chilly weather and even snow to some parts of the state, many residents begin to rely on heating sources... more »

• State Fire Marshal urges fire safety vigilance through end of 2020

  December 11, 2020 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's residents have remained resilient throughout a tough year and in hopes of seeing them enjoy the remainder of 2020 as safely as possible, State Fire Marshal (SFM) Chief H. “Butch” Browning is reminding residents to commit to fire safety awareness. In a Friday morning news... more »

• Fire marshal establishes guidelines for re-opening businesses after flooding

  August 26, 2016 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With Louisiana business owners entering the earliest stages of recovery as floodwaters recede, the State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued some guidelines to help business owners resume operations as soon as possible. The guidelines listed below will remain in effect until Nov. 30. - State... more »

• Heater Safety tips for winter season

  November 8, 2015 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With winter weather on the way, people will be turning on their heaters and fireplaces. But, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said the public should be aware of some safety tips before the cold season starts. The experts warn that a lack of yearly maintanance is a... more »