When both smoke alarms and fire sprinklers are present, the risk of dying in a fire is reduced by 82%, when compared to a home without either.

 Public Education 

Mission and Responsibilities

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, Public Education Division is responsible for duties that include, but are not limited to, the development and implementation of public fire and life safety programs and activities statewide and the administration of the Fire-Safe Cigarette certification program for tobacco manufacturers.

Fire Safety Resources
Fire-Safe Cigarettes (FSC)
Children's Fire Safety Section
High Risk Audiences
Legislative Initiatives for Public Fire Safety
The Case Against Child Locator Decals


The Public Education Division promotes programs that aim to reduce loss of life and property through education via the following services:

- Older Adults Fire Safety
- Preschool Fire Program
- College & Universities
- Residential Fire Sprinklers
- NFPA’s RISK Watch
- Smoke Alarm Projects
- Special Needs/ Disability Fire Safety
- Emergency Needs/ Disability Fire Safety

Staff Listing

Division Director:
Carol Nolte, Deputy State Fire Marshal
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53223
Carol.E.Nolte@wv.gov

Office Staff:
Heather Bostic, Office Assistant II
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53223
Heather.N.Bostic@wv.gov