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  Fire Marshal Mission   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Fire Marshal’s Office is responsible for the annual inspection of all existing buildings, except one- and two- family dwellings, for compliance with the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code.
The Fire Marshal must also document and supervise the removal of oil tanks, numbers of which have greatly increased in recent years, as well as ensuring proper remediation in the event of any soil contamination.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is active in the South Western Connecticut Regional Local Emergency Planning Committee, comprised of public safety personnel and industry safety representatives from Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan and Darien.
www.newcanaan.info /fire_marshal_mission.html   (460 words)

  
 Section 320-205 Fire marshal, appointment, qualificatio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The state fire marshal shall be a citizen of the United States, shall be a person of good moral character, and a resident taxpayer of Missouri at the time of his appointment.
It shall be the duty of the Missouri fire safety advisory board to advise the fire marshal on all matters pertaining to the responsibilities of the fire marshal and the division.
All members of the Missouri fire safety advisory board shall be qualified voters of Missouri at the time of their appointment, shall receive no compensation for their services, and shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C300-399/3200000205.HTM   (231 words)

  
 Middlesex County Fire Marshal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Middlesex County Fire Marshal is located at the Fire Academy and Emergency Services complex, 1001 Fire Academy Drive, Sayreville, NJ 08872.
The Office of the Fire Marshal is department head to the Fire Academy and is also the Middlesex County Fire Coordinator.
Along with the Fire Bureau he is responsible for the coordination of all mutual aid to fire departments both inside and outside of the county.
co.middlesex.nj.us /firemarshal/index.asp   (234 words)

  
 Fire Marshal Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Fire Marshal's Office locally administers the NYS Fire and Building Codes through plan review and annual and periodic inspection of over 1200 commercial facilities, churches, and schools located in the Town.
The Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal, while not formally affiliated with the Town's five volunteer fire companies, regularly communicate, share information and technical assistance with the fire companies.
Fire prevention education of local school children also provides another means of cooperating and assisting the fire companies.
www.queensbury.net /fire_marshal.htm   (193 words)

  
 MID - State Fire Marshal's Office - Fire Code Enforcement Division
The State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal and State Deputy Fire Marshals shall have the status and powers of a law enforcement officer in performing their duties under the Mississippi Fire Prevention Code as authorized by standards set by section 45-11-103, Mississippi Code of 1972.
The State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal and State Deputy Fire Marshals serving under permanent appointment on January 1, 1992 shall not be required to meet any requirements of section 45-6-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
The State Fire Marshal, or his designee, shall make or cause to be made annual inspections limited to the safety of all child residential homes.
www.doi.state.ms.us /sfmoffice/sfmfirecodeenfdiv.html   (872 words)

  
 OSFM-About Us
The Fire Marshal agency is charged with the responsibility of enforcing the codes and standards relative to fire safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal Commission and as designated by state statutes.
The State Fire Marshal or his agents investigate acts of arson, or attempted arson, or conspiracy to defraud, and keep records of such investigations.
In 1965, the Legislature established the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, and a five member Commission was appointed to oversee the agency's operations, including the hiring of the State Fire Marshal.
www.oklaosf.state.ok.us /~firemar/aboutus705.htm   (309 words)

  
 Office of the Fire Marshal - NB Fire Prevention Award
New Brunswick Office of the Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Award to Tammy Webb of the Fredericton Junction Fire Department in recognition of their exceptional efforts in the advancement of Fire Prevention Public Education in 2004.
The Fire Prevention Award is a new province wide initiative which is sponsored by the Office of the Fire Marshal, the New Brunswick Association of Fire Chiefs, and the New Brunswick Association of Fire Prevention Officers.
The award recognizes exemplary fire prevention initiatives and is also part of a Fire Marshal's Office initiative to increase the visibility of New Brunswick firefighters.
www.gnb.ca /0276/fire/FPARecipient-e.asp   (232 words)

  
 Fire Safety ABCs - The Police Notebook   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, yet most people ignore it.
The University Fire Marshal inspects and services all OU fire extinguishers on a year-round basis, but we would still encourage you to be aware of the condition of your area's extinguishers by visual inspection on a frequent basis to ensure you have a working extinguisher there when you need one.
Fire Safety questions may be referred to the University Fire Marshal at Risk Management, 325-0545 or by e-mail at gmarquis@ou.edu.
www.ou.edu /oupd/fireprim.htm   (3062 words)

  
 Manassas Volunteer Fire Company Homepage
The Prince William duty FM was requested to the scene and though the fire appeared to be the result of careless smoking, no official determination had been made at the time this article was written.
501 found heavy fire in one room on the first floor and in the entire cockloft while the crew from 516 made their way to the basement which had portions that were also involved with fire.
The Fire Company was asked to check the tops of some of the downtown buildings after the show because debris from the fireworks landed on top of them.
www.manassasfire.com   (2702 words)

  
 Section 320-116 Revocation and refusal of permits, when   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The state fire marshal may revoke any permit issued pursuant to sections 320.106 to 320.161 upon evidence that the holder has violated any of the provisions of sections 320.106 to 320.161.
The state fire marshal, in his or her discretion, may refuse to issue a permit, for a period not to exceed three years, to a person whose permit has been revoked for the possession or sale of illegal fireworks, as referred to in section 320.136.
The state fire marshal shall seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in violation of the provisions of sections 320.106 to 320.161.
www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C300-399/3200000116.HTM   (353 words)

  
 MDOI - State Fire Marshal's Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The mission of the State Fire Marshal's Office is to foster, promote and develop ways and means of protecting life and property from fire and related perils through direct action and coordination with Mississippi fire and law enforcement services.
The Commissioner of Insurance is by virtue of his office the State Fire Marshal and shall appoint the State Chief Deputy Fire Marshal.
The Chief Deputy Fire Marshal along with other members of his staff have the primary duties of investigating the origin of fires occurring within this state to which his attention is called by the Chief of the Fire Department or other local law enforcement authority of any county or municipality.
www.doi.state.ms.us /marsha.html   (301 words)

  
 Tuscaloosa Fire Department   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Fire Marshal Dykes has been with the Department since September 8, 1984 and was promoted to Fire Marshal on June 29, 2002.
Fire Marshal Dykes along with Fire Investigators Lt. John M. Brook and Lt. Jeffery A. Bunn assist in the handling of any possible arson cases.
Fire Fighter Terry Jordan works with our newly purchased Fire Safety House to educate adults and children to the dangers of fire and to equip them with skills to survive a fire at home, school, or work.
www.ci.tuscaloosa.al.us /fire.html   (784 words)

  
 (English)Fire Marshal's office issues Order for closure to Kamotiq Inn restaurant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The order was issued pursuant to Section 13(e) of the Nunavut Fire Prevention Act, which empowers the Fire Marshal's Office to close establishments that pose a threat to public safety.
It is the duty of the Fire Marshal to ensure compliance with the Act and thus protect the safety for all Nunavummiut.
The Office of the Fire Marshal is willing to work in cooperation with the proprietor to remedy the violations set out in the Order so that the restaurant may re-open as soon as possible.
www.gov.nu.ca /april122002.htm   (153 words)

  
 Nebraska State Fire Marshal
Our mission is to provide measures for life and property protection from fire; and address environmental, accessibility, and homeland security issues through education, inspections, training and response.
The national theme this year is "Use Candles with Care." NFPA reports that over the last decade, candle fires have more than tripled - from the 5,500 reported in 1990 to an estimated 18,000 during 2001.
The State Fire Marshal received 140 reports of firework injuries from Nebraska hospitals during the reporting period of June 25 - July 5, 2005.
www.sfm.state.ne.us   (585 words)

  
 City of Niagara Falls, Ontario Canada - City Hall - Fire Dept.
Volunteer fire stations are located at 8696 Banting Avenue (former village of Chippawa - southeast), 11208 Sodom Road (former Township of Willoughby - south central) and 8061 Schisler Road (former Township of Crowland - southwest).
Fire Services responds to a wide range of emergency responses including fires, hazardous materials incidents, medical assistance, water rescues, industrial/commercial accidents, vehicle accidents and rescues from the Niagara Gorge.
The purpose of Operation Fire Safe is to reduce the number of fires, injuries and deaths that occur in residential buildings.
www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca /cityhall/qfiredept.html   (857 words)

  
 Washington State Fire Marshal
I am proud to serve as the Washington State Fire Marshal and to be associated with dedicated fire service professionals who strive to make a difference everyday, by saving lives through prevention and preparedness.
The board is responsible for (1) establishing a comprehensive state policy regarding fire protection services, and (2) advising the Chief of the Washington State Patrol and the State Fire Marshal on matters relating to their duties under state law.
In 1993 the Fire Protection Bureau established nine regions within the state, and a deputy state fire marshal was assigned to each region.
www.wa.gov /wsp/fire/firemars.htm   (806 words)

  
 State Fire Marshal's Office News from the Texas Department of Insurance
The State Fire Marshal's Office is evaluating the impact that Line-of-Duty-Death reports have had on the Texas Fire Service in the two years since their inception.
The State Fire Marshal's Office is asking that chiefs or other representatives from all Texas Fire Departments take a short (four question), easy-to-answer (yes/no questions), anonymous, online survey regarding the relevancy of the LODD reports to you and your department.
The local fire department had an aggressive public education program that included free smoke alarms and batteries, but demand was not great; interest in the items increased significantly after the fire.
www.tdi.state.tx.us /fire   (1132 words)

  
 Fire Marshal Division   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Created in 1911 to collect statistics on fire in Iowa and to develop fire safety regulations, the Iowa State Fire Marshal is the oldest of the divisions of the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
Through promotion and enforcement of fire safety regulations, building code provisions and arson investigation, the three bureaus which comprise this division continue to have responsibility for reducing the loss of life and property by fire.
Fire inspectors conduct fire safety code inspections in a wide variety of facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and rules:
www.state.ia.us /government/dps/fm/isfm.html   (361 words)

  
 FMAM Home Page
Although the fire service as a whole receives well deserved praise for heroic efforts in the face of imminent danger, in actuality, the damage is done and most lives are lost before any emergency vehicles arrive.
The "Fire Marshal" is one of the most important positions in a Fire Department.
This group is for members of the Fire Marshals Association of Minnesota or anyone else who is interested in Fire Prevention in Minnesota.
www.fmam.org   (764 words)

  
 State Fire Marshal Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The State Fire Marshal’s Office is made-up of thirty four people in five geographically diverse regions of Virginia.
These inspectors and engineers do fire inspections in localities that do not have their own fire code official, plans review and construction inspections for fire safety systems in state buildings, provide assistance to local building and fire code officials, and respond to complaints and questions from private citizens.
This prohibition is to help avoid the potential for hot embers from falling from the fire box onto the combustible surface such as a wooden deck or balcony.
www.dhcd.virginia.gov /State_Fire_Marshal/default.htm   (436 words)

  
 Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshal
The Utah Fire Prevention Board is scheduled to meet on September 13, 2005 at 8:30 AM at the South Salt Lake Council Chambers.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is working to improve the inspection program of primary and secondary schools.
Effective March 03, 2004, all persons engaged in the inspection and testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems must receive a certificate of registration from the State Fire Marshal's Office.
firemarshal.utah.gov   (233 words)

  
 Western Fire Chiefs: ABOUT WFCA
The Western Fire Chiefs Association was formed in 1891 by a group of fire chiefs who were concerned about how to keep pace with the increasing demands on their limited resources.
These fire service pioneers believed that a collective approach to problem solving would be more productive than their individual efforts.
The mission of the WFCA is to respond to the challenges of a changing industry, to ensure greater protection of life and property from fire, natural and man-made disasters, or other sudden emergencies, by providing leadership, direction, and education to its members and affiliate organizations.
www.wfca.com   (242 words)

  
 Office of State Fire Marshal
This is accomplished through inspection activities by deputy state fire marshals in the field and code consultation and plans review services provided by the Engineering Services Section.
Fire prevention activities aimed at reducing the state's fire death rate are managed by the Public Fire Safety Education Section.
The Office of State Fire Marshal is part of the S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
www.llr.state.sc.us /firemarshal.asp   (159 words)

  
 BAVFC HOME PAGE
The fire was placed under control within 35 minutes by approximately 60 volunteer firefighters (Bel Air, Fallston and Abingdon) operating 7 engines, one tower, one truck, 2 rescues, one medic unit and an air cascade.
This after the fire walk was in response to the three alarm fatal townhouse fire on Queen Anne’s Square two weeks prior.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
www.bavfc.org   (2524 words)

  
 mlfd.com v2.0 - the official homepage of the manhasset-lakeville fire dept., long island, ny
All visible fire was knocked down by 23:25 and overhaul and additional wetting of hot spots took place until the NCFM had arrived on scene.
A small fire was found under the floorboards of a bedroom on the first floor of the residence.
The Nassau County Fire Marshal and NCPD Arson Squad responded to the scene to investigate, and MLFD units cleared the scene by 2:00 PM.
www.mlfd.com   (1080 words)

  
 Office of the State Fire Marshal - About Us
John Tennant is a member of the Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, California Professional Firefighters, the National Fire Protection Association, and the International Association of Fire Fighters.
He held the position of Fire Captain with the City of Pasadena Fire Department, and has spent more than 28 years working in fire suppression and fire prevention.
She's been with the Office of the State Fire Marshal since 1979 and a manager with this office since 1986.
osfm.fire.ca.gov /aboutus.html   (188 words)

  
 Worcester County Fire Marshal
The mission of the Worcester County Fire Marshals Office is to
preserve life and property from fire, explosion and other related hazards through fire prevention, life safety education, fire code enforcement, and fire investigations.
To assist the public, fire departments, and law enforcement agencies in the preservation of life and property.
www.wcfmo.org   (307 words)

  
 State Fire Marshal Investigation Determines Cause of Silver Springs Fire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Office of the Fire Marshal has determined that the Silver Springs fire that occurred on February 24, 1999 at 1135 Banner Way was caused by children playing with a cigarette lighter.
The fire claimed the life of a three year old girl and also caused injuries to the mother of the victim.
Juvenile fires are the leading cause of fires in the United States.
www.dmvnv.com /news/99-106.htm   (190 words)

  
 The Daytona Beach Fire Department Home Page
Public education, fire inspection and suppression, advanced life support emergency medical service, elevated technical rescue, confined space rescue, water rescue, marine fire fighting, and disaster response are provided from our six fire stations.
Of all fire fatalities, 80% occur in residences, and only 23% of homes that had a fire had a smoke detector that worked.
For low income residents, the fire department will deliver a free smoke detector, courtesy of a State Fire Marshal's grant funded by Radio Shack.
www.ci.daytona-beach.fl.us /fire/index.htm   (185 words)

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