SB 550
Relating generally to Office of State Fire Marshal
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia code to clarify the role and responsibilities of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. It transfers the State Fire Marshal and Office to the Department of Homeland Security, outlines the duties of key personnel like the Chief Deputy and Deputy Fire Marshals, specifies salaries for law enforcement within the office, and addresses the role of an assistant fire marshal. Furthermore, it recognizes certain rights for retired deputy fire marshals, including the right to retain their service weapon and uniform.
Key provisions
- Transfers the State Fire Marshal and Office to the Department of Homeland Security.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of the Chief Deputy Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshals.
- Specifies salary schedules for law enforcement personnel within the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
- Defines the role and responsibilities of the assistant fire marshal.
- Recognizes the right of retired deputy fire marshals to retain their service weapon and uniform.
- Addresses the qualifications and training requirements for deputy fire marshals, including potential exemptions for long-serving deputies.
- Establishes a process for awarding service weapons upon retirement of fire marshal personnel.
- Clarifies the State Fire Marshal’s authority to investigate fire-related incidents and enforce fire safety regulations.
Who is affected
- The Office of the State Fire Marshal
- The Department of Homeland Security
- Law enforcement officers employed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
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