HB1870 amends Tennessee law to require fire investigators to have POST certification and training for certain investigations.

HB1870 modifies Tennessee law to require fire investigators to have a current certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission and to complete an approved training program. This applies to state fire marshals, municipal fire investigators, and salaried county fire investigators. The law also allows these investigators to conduct investigations without POST certification if they are not exercising police powers. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.

HB1870 amends Tennessee law to require fire investigators to have POST certification and training for certain investigations.

HB1870 modifies Tennessee law to require fire investigators to have a current certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) commission and to complete an approved training program. This applies to state fire marshals, municipal fire investigators, and salaried county fire investigators. The law also allows these investigators to conduct investigations without POST certification if they are not exercising police powers. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.