The Division of Fire Prevention

State Fire Marshal William Swope, Jr.

Our Mission:

The Office of the State Fire Marshal endeavors to eliminate or reduce the potential of loss by fire or other hazards through education, licensing, inspection programs and the administering of the code. 

Duties of the State Fire Marshal and chief state building official relating to fire loss.

227.220(1)(b) The manufacture, transportation, storage, sale or use of combustibles, explosives, and hazardous materials or equipment;

227.220(1)(d) The construction, installation, maintenance, or equipment of fire alarm systems, fire protection and extinguishing equipment, and fire escapes and other means of access to or exit from property;

227.220(3)(a) Investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fire and explosions for the purpose of detecting and suppressing arson and related offenses, or for the purpose of minimizing or preventing fire loss;

227.220(3)(g) Conduct examinations into the cause, origin, or circumstances of fire loss;