Nashville, TN – “Congratulations! You are our $100 million sweepstakes winner!” Sound familiar? Scams like this circulate daily. Their goal is to get your money or personal information.

NASHVILLE, TN – Firefighters lost in the line of duty will be honored at the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy’s annual memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8. Commerce and Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak will provide remarks. 

“At Commerce and Insurance – which includes the State’s Fire Prevention Division – we cherish the courageous, selfless service of Tennessee’s firefighters. We also take seriously our efforts to train them and to honor those who nobly give their lives in the line of duty,” McPeak said.

NASHVILLE- “Stop, drop, and roll” has been one of the most recognizable fire safety messages for decades. Many adults remember the concept from being introduced to it as a young child. Unfortunately, it is common for people, especially children, to mistakenly believe that they should utilize stop, drop, and roll as a reaction to all fire situations.

NASHVILLE, TN – As Tennesseans pack up and head out to their favorite campsites, the State Fire Marshal's Office urges campers to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers in and around tents and RVs. 

Carbon monoxide (CO), often called “the silent killer,” is an invisible, odorless gas created when fuels (such as kerosene, gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. Carbon monoxide can result from a number of camping equipment, such as including barbecue grills, portable generators or other fuel-powered devices.

 NASHVILLE, TN – Each year, across the country, college and university students on- and off-campus experience hundreds of fire-related emergencies. There are several specific causes for fires on college campuses, including cooking, arson and accidents.

Overall, most college-based fires are due to a general lack of knowledge about fire safety and prevention.

NASHVILLE- Have you seen an ad on an Internet site or in an email promising a free purebred or rare pet from another country or another state? The ad states that the pet is free and that the only thing you need to do is pay shipping costs. If so, it may be a scam that is making the rounds.

NASHVILLE- The disciplinary action report is issued each month by Commerce and Insurance's Division of Regulatory Boards. Each board and commission is empowered to take disciplinary action, including revocation of licenses and assignment of civil penalties, against license holders found guilty of violationg laws governing their professions. The report is a useful tool for Tennesseans looking to do business with one of the licensed professions.

NASHVILLE, TN – This is a reminder that Friday, August 10, 2012, is the last day to send in public comments in relation to the health conditions that should be covered under essential health benefit categories. 

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has been gathering public opinion on the determination of an essential health benefits package for health insurance coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or PPACA. For more information, visit http://tn.gov/commerce/insurance/ehb/health_essentials.shtml.  

NASHVILLE, TN – In light of the rain that has caused severe flooding in parts of the state, the Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is providing tips to homeowners for interacting with insurance companies and selecting contractors.

NASHVILLE- This is a reminder that Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak will be conducting outreach meetings across the state to gather input about the health conditions that should be covered under essential health benefit categories.