Iowa SF451 amends duties of fire officials and reporting requirements for fires and emergency responses.

Iowa SF451 mandates that the chief of the fire department or their designee must investigate every fire causing property damage, bodily injury, or destruction. The investigation must determine if the fire was caused by natural factors, negligence, or intentional action. Fire officials must file reports with the fire marshal’s division within seven days after the end of the month, with possible extensions for compelling reasons. The reports must detail incidents with estimated damages of $50 or more, including property values, loss estimates, and fire origins.

Iowa SF451 amends duties of fire officials and reporting requirements for fires and emergency responses.

Iowa SF451 mandates that the chief of the fire department or their designee must investigate every fire causing property damage, bodily injury, or destruction. The investigation must determine if the fire was caused by natural factors, negligence, or intentional action. Fire officials must file reports with the fire marshal’s division within seven days after the end of the month, with possible extensions for compelling reasons. The reports must detail incidents with estimated damages of $50 or more, including property values, loss estimates, and fire origins.