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National Fire Protection Association to Train at State Firefighting Academy

Friday, March 30, 2012 | 08:38 am
NASHVILLE- First responders from Tennessee now have the opportunity to learn more about key guidelines for responding to emergency situations involving electric and hybrid vehicles. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Tennessee Fire Service and Codes Enforcement Academy (TFACA) will host an electric vehicle safety training session for Tennessee’s first responders on today.
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Verify CPA Licenses at verify.tn.gov

Thursday, March 15, 2012 | 02:05 pm
NASHVILLE- With about a month left to file income tax returns with the IRS, many Tennesseans will turn to professionals to handle their last-minute task. Remember that not everyone who claims to be a Certified Public Accountant actually is one.
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Tennessee's Next Generation 911 Connects to First Call Center

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 10:40 am
NASHVILLE- Tennessee’s Next Generation 911 (NG911) network has been connected to its first 911 call center. The initial connection, in Brentwood, begins a process that will connect 911 centers across the state to one of the nation’s first statewide, Internet Protocol (IP)-enabled 911 networks.
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Beware of mortgage settlement scams

Thursday, March 01, 2012 | 02:05 pm
NASHVILLE- Tennesseans should be cautious of scammers using the recently announced national mortgage settlement to prey on consumers to get their bank account information or charge a fee to help them qualify for relief.
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Tennessee offers storm-related insurance, contractors tips

Thursday, March 01, 2012 | 11:28 am
NASHVILLE- As temperatures climb and we inch toward spring, storms – even tornadoes – can result, bringing damage to our homes. The Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) would like to offer consumers some tips for interacting with insurance companies and selecting contractors:
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Consumer Affairs Division Reminds Residents to Beware of Health-Related Scams

Tuesday, January 03, 2012 | 05:08 pm
NASHVILLE- With the start of the new year, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Consumer Affairs division is kicking off “Don’t Get Scammed in 2012.” Through the campaign, the department hopes to prevent consumers from falling prey to schemes. The 2012 “Don’t Get Scammed” calendar (http://1.usa.gov/AhoK3P) and similarly themed brochure (http://1.usa.gov/u5UCUY) are filled with information on a variety of scams.
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