Office of State Fire Marshal
Protect. Prevent. Train. Respond.Blasters
2025 RENEWALS will take place in the new Office of State Fire Marshal Information Management System (IMS). To Renew, Blasters and Employee Possessors will apply for a new license in the new IMS.
Blaster Licenses, Explosive Dealer Licenses, and Explosive Magazines expire December 31 annually. Initial licensing also occurs in the new IMS. Paper forms are no longer accepted. If you have questions, please contact Susan Mazzone at susan.mazzone@llr.sc.gov.
Magazine Permits and Blasting Permits may be requested in the State Fire Informational Management System (IMS).
Reporting requirements for injury, death or loss of explosives call 24 hours a day 7 days a week by contacting the State Warning Point at 803-737-8500 and ask for a call back from the State Fire Duty Chief.
ATF Form: Report of Theft or Loss-Explosive Materials - This form must be emailed within 24 hours of theft or loss of explosives to osfmpermitting@llr.sc.gov.
FAQ
Blasters License: 1 year cycle/December 31
Explosive Dealers License: 1 year cycle/ December 31
Magazine holders: 1 year cycle/ December 31
OSFM recognizes any training classes offered by industry partners when the training is based on codes and standards produced by the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding the use and storage of explosives. If you have other training you wish to have approved for CEUs, send the course provider, course outline, and number of hours to OSFMPermitting@llr.sc.gov and it will be considered.