What Missouri Division of Fire Safety does

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety (MODFS) is a state regulatory agency under the Missouri Department of Public Safety, established in June 1972 as the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office and renamed to its current form in 1985. The Division provides comprehensive fire safety oversight across Missouri, operating five core program areas: (1) Training and Certification for firefighters, investigators, inspectors, and instructors with international accreditation through IFSAC and Pro Board; (2) Inspection and Permit Programs covering fire safety, elevators, amusement rides, boilers, and fireworks; (3) Fire and explosion investigation services; (4) Fire Service Resources including statewide mutual aid coordination (MoSCOPE/FIREMAP), K9 units, and fire incident reporting; and (5) Specialized programs including VFPA workers' compensation grants, private investigator licensing, and Fire Standard Compliant Cigarette certification.

The Division's technology infrastructure centers on the MODFS Acadis Portal, a third-party-hosted platform for firefighter training registration, certification tracking, and professional records management. It operates the statewide NFIRS/NERIS fire incident reporting system mandated under RSMo 320.202 and 320.235, and has deployed ArcGIS Survey123 for online blasting and licensing applications, Collector Solutions for payment processing, and an Azure-hosted Elevator Safety Reporting System. Revenue is generated through three streams: regulatory fees (amusement ride permits, elevator/boiler inspections, fireworks permits, FSC cigarette certifications), training and certification fees ($750 for Fire Investigator Course), and state budget appropriations funding pass-through grant programs ($200,000 FY26 VFPA WCI Grant, $1.455M awarded in May 2026 to 108 volunteer fire departments).

The Division serves three primary customer segments distributed across Missouri: volunteer fire departments and firefighters requiring training, certification, and grants; commercial facilities (daycares, nursing homes, state-licensed facilities) requiring fire safety inspections; and regulated equipment operators (elevator, amusement ride, boiler, fireworks, blasting) requiring state permits and inspections. Services are delivered through the central Jefferson City office at 205 Jefferson St., online self-service portals, regional testing locations, contracted training vendors (notably the University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute), and a network of field inspectors and mutual aid coordinators across the state. The Division is led by Acting State Fire Marshal Matthew J. Luetkemeyer and operates under the authority of multiple state statutes and advisory boards including the Elevator Safety Board, Amusement Ride Safety Board, Blasting Safety Board, and Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules.

Name

Missouri Division of Fire Safety

Legal name

Missouri Division of Fire Safety

Website

https://dfs.dps.mo.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is a state regulatory agency under the Missouri Department of Public Safety providing firefighter training and certification, fire safety inspections, and regulatory oversight of elevators, amusement rides, boilers, fireworks, and blasting across Missouri.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Safety Regulatory Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB), Fire & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers/Alarms) (IMAIAAAI), Smoke Control & Fire/Smoke Damper Inspection & Testing (IMAIAJAI), Fire & Smoke Dampers / Firestopping / Passive Fire Protection Services (BPABAHAE), Fire & Life Safety Systems (Alarms, Sprinklers, Extinguishers, Inspections) (EDAEACAF)

Keywords

• Fire safety inspections
• Firefighter certification training
• Regulatory safety permits
• Elevator boiler inspections
• Fire incident reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Regulatory Fees and Permits: The Division collects fees for various regulatory activities including amusement ride permits, elevator inspections, boiler and pressure vessel certifications, fireworks permits, and fire standard compliant cigarette certifications.
2. Training and Certification Fees: Fees collected for training courses and certification examinations for firefighters, fire investigators, inspectors, and other fire service professionals.
3. State Appropriations and Grants: State budget appropriations funding Division operations and grant programs such as the VFPA Workers' Compensation Insurance Grant Program and Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is a state government regulatory agency that provides fire safety oversight, firefighter training and certification, and inspection/permitting services for elevators, amusement rides, boilers and pressure vessels, and fireworks. It enforces state fire safety statutes, conducts fire and explosion investigations, administers grant programs for volunteer fire departments, and operates online platforms such as the MODFS Acadis Portal for training registration and certification management.

Product overview

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is a state government agency under the Department of Public Safety that provides a comprehensive portfolio of fire safety services. The core offerings include the MODFS Acadis Portal platform for firefighter certification management and training registration, alongside multiple programmatic services organized into five main categories: (1) Training & Certification Programs for firefighters, investigators, inspectors, instructors, and apparatus operators with IFSAC/Pro Board accreditation; (2) Inspection & Permit Programs covering fire safety, elevators, amusement rides, boilers, and fireworks; (3) Investigation & Enforcement Services including fire investigations, blasting safety, and fireworks licensing; (4) Fire Service Resources including statewide mutual aid (MoSCOPE/FIREMAP), K9 units, incident reporting (NFIRS/NERIS), and youth intervention; and (5) Other Programs including VFPA workers' compensation grants, private investigator licensing, and fire standard compliant cigarette certification. The division also operates online platforms for fire department registration, payment processing, and elevator safety reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by one-half
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Crowder CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution offering fire science degree programs. Provides courses approved as prerequisite training for internationally accredited certification.
• Metro Community College at Blue RiverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution offering fire science technology programs in Independence, MO. Provides courses approved for certification prerequisites.
• Ozark Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution accredited through IFSAC for degree/academic programs in fire science. Provides courses approved for internationally accredited certification.
• State Fair Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in Sedalia offering fire science degree programs with courses approved for certification.
• Three Rivers Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in Poplar Bluff offering fire science degree programs with approved courses for certification.
• University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor contracted training vendor providing fire service training courses across Missouri. Helps further the Division's mission by providing continuing education and training based on NFPA standards.
• Jefferson County Emergency Services Training AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire department affiliated academy providing training courses approved by the Division in Hillsboro, MO.
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational accreditation body for fire service professional qualifications. The Division's certifications are internationally accredited through IFSAC for multiple levels including Fire Fighter I/II, Fire Service Instructor, Fire Officer, Fire Inspector, Fire Investigator, Technical Rescuer, Hazardous Materials, and Driver/Operator.
• National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational accreditation body for fire service professional qualifications. The Division's certifications are internationally accredited through Pro Board for multiple professional levels.
• Fire Fighters Association of Missouri (FFAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState fire service organization providing courses and conferences approved by the Division for recertification hours.
• Fire Marshals Association of MissouriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization of fire marshals that provides annual conference approved for recertification hours.
• Kansas City Arson Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organization providing training courses and seminars approved for Fire Investigator recertification.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStandards development organization whose NFPA standards (NFPA 1010, 1033, 1030, 1041, 1006, 470, 1020, 1550) form the basis for Division's certification programs and curriculum.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): National standards body whose NFPA 1010, 1033, 1030, 1041, 1006, 470, 1020, and 1550 standards underlie all of the Division's certification programs. Not a peer but a direct upstream enabler and content partner of the Division's training and certification products.
• Pro Board (National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications): Accreditation body parallel to IFSAC that accredits the Division's professional qualifications. Like IFSAC, this is a functional accreditation partner and credentialing infrastructure dependency rather than a competitive peer.
• IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress): Accreditation body that accredits the Division's certification programs across Fire Fighter, Fire Officer, HazMat, Technical Rescuer, and other levels. Functionally an accreditation partner rather than a peer, but a structural dependency for the Division's credential value.
• Fire Fighters Association of Missouri (FFAM): State fire service organization providing courses and conferences approved by the Division for recertification hours. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but a stakeholder in the same Missouri fire service community.

Direct peers

• New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control: New York state agency within DHSES providing fire code enforcement, training, arson investigation, and life safety inspections. Direct comparable as a state-level fire safety regulator with training, inspection, and investigation functions.
• Florida State Fire Marshal (Division of State Fire Marshal): Florida's state fire marshal division within the Department of Financial Services, providing fire safety inspections, certification of fire service professionals, and regulatory oversight. Direct comparable as a state fire marshal entity with parallel inspection and certification responsibility.
• California Office of the State Fire Marshal: California's state fire safety regulatory agency, providing fire code development, inspections, certification, and arson investigation across the state. Direct comparability as a state government fire safety authority with similar inspection, training, and certification mandate.
• Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal: Illinois state agency regulating fire safety, enforcing fire codes, licensing fire equipment, and certifying fire service professionals. Direct comparable as a state fire marshal with parallel inspection, certification, and regulatory mandate.
• Texas State Fire Marshal's Office: Texas state agency performing fire safety inspections, code enforcement, arson investigation, and regulatory oversight, housed within the Texas Department of Insurance. Direct comparable as a state fire marshal function with fire safety regulatory authority.

Regional players

• University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute: Major contracted training vendor for the Division that delivers NFPA-aligned fire service training across Missouri. Comparable as a fire service training delivery organization within the same state ecosystem, though commercial rather than governmental.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MoFireMarshal
• Facebookfacebook.com/mofiresafety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missouri-division-of-fire-safety

Compliance18 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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