SB430

West Virginia SB430 amends provisions related to the State Fire Marshal's qualifications, responsibilities, and authority.

West Virginia SB430 revises the qualifications, responsibilities, and authority of the State Fire Marshal. The bill specifies that the State Fire Marshal must have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience and six years of fire prevention or safety experience. It outlines the State Fire Marshal's authority to enforce fire and life safety laws, make arrests, issue citations, and carry firearms. The bill also details the process for awarding service weapons to retiring fire marshals and the requirements for deputizing fire department members.