OSFM Engineering

09/04/2026

🔥 Your Community Faces a Growing Wildfire Threat. Here's What to Do About It

North Carolina's wildland-urban interface is expanding. Dry conditions. Development in wooded areas. The risk is real.

But there's a solution: Fire-adapted communities.

The National Fire Academy is offering a two-day course on building WUI resilience. This isn't theoretical: you'll leave with an actionable plan for your community.

📍November 21-22 in Emmitsburg, Maryland
For fire chiefs, urban planners, emergency managers, and fire and life safety educators willing to take that first step.

Spots are filling up quickly, with less than 20 left. Register with Kim Williams at 919-647-0093 or [email protected] using the link in the comments below!

09/04/2026

Our Risk Management team spent the past three days in Knoxville at the STRIMA Conference, connecting with risk management professionals from states across the country.

We’re especially proud of Tarsha and the way she represented the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal and the State of North Carolina. She had the opportunity to share the work happening here in North Carolina, learn from her peers and build relationships with risk management professionals from across the country.

Tarsha brings energy, curiosity and a genuine passion for her work — qualities that make a difference not only within OSFM, but across the state. She continues to build strong partnerships and help advance a new standard for risk management in North Carolina.

And Tarsha — you represented North Carolina exceptionally well! We’re proud to have you on Team OSFM!

09/04/2026

🍔 As the holiday weekend approaches, NC OSFM knows many are excited for those backyard barbecues! Before you fire up that grill, let’s make sure everything is safe and sound.

Here are some quick safety tips to keep your Labor Day celebrations fun and worry-free this year:

✔️ Clean off any grease from the grill and trays
✔️ Check your propane tank for leaks
✔️ Look over your cords for any damage
✔️ Keep the grill at least 10 feet away from your home
✔️ And remember, never leave the grill unattended!

We're wishing NC a fantastic and safe Labor Day! 🎉

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🔥If you're responsible for community safety, emergency management, or fire prevention in North Carolina, this course is for you. Visit the link in the comments below to Register Now!

Learn how to build fire-adapted communities in the wildland-urban interface. Gain strategies. Create action plans. Bring solutions back to your community.

This is the kind of training that changes how communities approach wildfire resilience.

📍November 21-22, 2026 | Emmitsburg, Maryland
🧯Limited spots | Apply now

Contact: Kim Williams at [email protected] or 919-647-0093

09/03/2026

Master ICS: Incident Command System and Resource Management for the Fire Service. This NFA Weekend, keep an eye out for this incredible class!

📅 November 20-22nd
📍 Emmitsburg, Maryland
Don't wait. Deadline to register is 9/30/2026! Details can be found on our website, linked in the comments below! 👇

The National Fire Academy's "Incident Command System and Resource Management for the Fire Service" course teaches you how to function effectively within ICS in emergencies and nonemergencies. Two days of practical skills and real-world application.

All NC first responders involved in using, deploying, implementing, or operating within ICS and resource management should apply. If you're responsible for managing incidents or resources, this is for you! 🚨

Prerequisites include:
✔️ Complete ICS-100 and ICS-200 training (available through NFA Online)
✔️ Chief's signature confirming prerequisites

There's limited space, so apply now!

09/02/2026

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Join us for a full day of learning, networking, and practical strategies with fire service leaders, safety experts, and community partners from across North Carolina.

👉 Check out the Eventbrite link in the comments or scan our QR code. Remember to select "Attendee - General Admission" to get your confirmation with the venue address. Need assistance? Reach out to Allan Buchanan at [email protected] for more details.

Learn about NFPA updates, wildfires, carbon monoxide safety, community risk reduction, and effective educational messaging. Connect with fellow professionals and discover tools to enhance safety in your community.

Event Details:

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM to 3 PM
📍 Nashville, NC (venue details provided after registration)

This event is proudly hosted by NFPA, State Farm, NC OSFM, NC Association of Fire Chiefs, NC Fire Marshals' Association, and more.

08/31/2026

Ready for the Next Level? Company Officer Training Starts Here at the NFA weekend.

The National Fire Academy's "Command and Control for the Company Officer" course gives you practical, real-world skills for leading at the company level. Two days. Covers incident management, preplanning, communications, and safety.

Who Should Apply:
Newly appointed company officers, firefighters with CO responsibilities, and anyone aspiring to that next leadership role.

What You Need:
✔️ Complete ICS-100 and ICS-200 training (online, available through NFA)
✔️ Complete Q0891: Foundations of Leadership and Operations (online, available through NFA)
✔️ Chief's signature confirming prerequisites

This is one of many classes that will be hosted during NFA State Weekend!
📅 November 20-22nd
📍 Emmitsburg, Maryland
Don't wait. Deadline to register is 9/30/2026! Details can be found in the link in the comments below.

📞 Contact Kim Williams at 919-647-0093 or [email protected]
✉️ Monna Gillespie at [email protected]

06/01/2026

Honored to attend the North Carolina Manufactured & Modular Homebuilders Association (NCMHA) 2026 Annual Meeting, where an exciting new partnership was announced to support training and safety across North Carolina’s manufactured housing industry.

NCMHA is partnering with OSFM to provide manufactured homes to the Emergency Training Center. The new training units will be used for hands-on training for manufacturers, industry partners, inspectors, installation contractors, and transporters from across the state.

Expected to be completed by January 2027, the addition will strengthen training opportunities and help enhance safety, code compliance, and professionalism throughout the industry.

Thank you to NCMHA and Executive Director Brad Lovin for their partnership and continued commitment to advancing safety and education in North Carolina!