NC State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor

10/29/2026

What a great week talking about emerging trends and networking with our peers; thank you to the NFPA and its staff for a great job!

10/28/2026

National First Responders Day

Today, on National First Responders Day, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the men and women who answer the call when others need help the most.

From firefighters and law enforcement officers to EMS professionals, 911 telecommunicators, and all those who serve on the front lines, your courage, dedication, and willingness to put others first make a lasting difference in our communities every single day.

As State Fire Marshal, I have seen firsthand the commitment and sacrifice it takes to serve others. Whether responding to emergencies, protecting lives and property, or helping communities recover in the aftermath of disaster, our first responders continue to demonstrate what it means to serve with purpose.

To every first responder across North Carolina and beyond, thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe. You are appreciated today and every day.

10/25/2026

Today, I spent the afternoon with the members of Clemmons Fire Department as they celebrated an incredible milestone — 75 years of service to their community!

For 75 years, this department has demonstrated faithful service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of those they serve.

On behalf of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal, I was proud to recognize this milestone by presenting Chief Styers and his department with a Service Excellence Award in honor of the department’s 75th anniversary.

This celebration is about more than 75 years on the calendar. It’s about generations of firefighters and department members whose dedication, sacrifice, and service have strengthened their community and upheld the proud traditions of the firefighting profession.

Congratulations to Clemmons Fire Department on 75 years of service! Thank you for your commitment to your community and for carrying that proud tradition forward for generations to come.

10/21/2026

There was nothing like an NC boy performing at the ICC Banquet at the Ga***rd Opryland Resort and Conference Center last night. It was a great night with the NCBIA Board, the OSFM team, and my good friend and fellow New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey being sworn in as an ICC Board Director. It was a great week of education and networking with such passionate professionals building safer communities.

10/20/2026

Congratulations to the NCBIA and NCOSFM team on receiving the International Code Council Educator of the Year award; this recognition is well-deserved, and their commitment to training building officials to ensure safety in North Carolina is outstanding.

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We recognize the strength, courage, and resilience of those fighting cancer, and we honor the families, friends, and coworkers who stand beside them through every step of the journey.

Brian recently had the opportunity to meet Captain Hannah Johnson with the Greensboro Fire Department, who is has beat breast cancer. Hannah’s courage is a powerful reminder that behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a community coming together to fight a battle no one should have to face alone. Hannah, we are standing with you and cheering you on. Your strength and courage are an inspiration to the fire service and beyond.
While October shines a spotlight on breast cancer awareness, we also recognize everyone battling any type of cancer. Cancer does not discriminate, and its impact reaches across our fire service family and communities every day. To every firefighter, first responder, survivor, and family currently navigating a cancer diagnosis: you are not alone, and we stand with you.

OSFM supporting our firefighters means more than protecting them on the job. It also means helping them when they face some of life's toughest challenges. Through the NC Firefighter Fund we work to help eligible firefighters access cancer-related financial assistance and resources when they need it most.
This month, and every month, let's continue to raise awareness, support early detection, encourage regular screenings, and make sure our firefighters know that help is available.

Hannah, and everyone fighting cancer, we see you, we support you, and we are rooting for you every step of the way.

10/11/2026

I had the pleasure of visiting Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department in Granville County on Saturday to support a young volunteer who is making a difference in her community.

Kaylee Overby, a Junior Volunteer Medical Responder with Brassfield VFD, organized a Community Bake and Craft Sale as part of her senior project to support the department that has given her so many opportunities to learn and serve. She also wanted to use the event to promote fire safety by providing families with free smoke alarms and fire prevention information.

I was proud to present Kaylee with 100 smoke alarms on behalf of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal to help bring her vision to life and provide an important safety resource to families in her community.

It's encouraging to see young people like Kaylee taking initiative, giving back and recognizing the importance of fire prevention. Her commitment to serving others is a great example of how one person can make a real difference.

Thank you, Kaylee, for your dedication to Brassfield Volunteer Fire Department and for helping us spread the message that working smoke alarms save lives!

10/09/2026

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10/03/2026

During my trip to New York this week, FDNY Chief of Rescue Operations Joe Downey invited me to tour their training facilities. We started the day at the ROCK (FDNY Fire Academy) and then moved over to Fort Totten, where Special Operations were conducting exercises with rebreathers. What an incredible opportunity to see behind the scenes and watch FDNY Special Operations and members of FEMA Task Force 1 conducting advanced specialized training.

Thank you Chief Downey and Lt. Arroyo for the opportunity.