Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau (State Fire Marshal's Office)
Also known as: SFMO
The State Fire Marshal's Office, part of the Washington State Patrol. It runs statewide fire training, certification, inspection, licensing and fire data programs.
For fire departments
- Fire service training, including the State Fire Training Academy near North Bend
- Firefighter certification and testing; the only body in Washington accredited to issue IFSAC and Pro Board certifications (21 levels)
- Fire incident and fatality data collection (NFIRS reporting guidelines)
- Administers the state Fire Service Resource Mobilization Plan for emergencies beyond local capacity
- Community risk reduction resources and clean energy incident information
For the community
- Fire and life safety inspections and plan review for certain facilities
- Licensing for fire sprinkler contractors and fireworks
- Fire-safe cigarette certification and the Washington Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Contact
Phone: (360) 596-3900
Email: [email protected]
Helen Sommers Building, 106 11th Ave SW, Suite G200, Olympia, WA 98501 (mailing: PO Box 42642, Olympia, WA 98504-2642)
In an emergency, call 911.
From wsp.wa.gov. Last checked October 31, 2026. See something out of date? Let us know.