37-1381. Office of the state fire marshal; purpose; assistant director; qualifications
To promote public health and safety and to reduce hazards to life, limb and property, the office of the state fire marshal is established within the Arizona department of forestry and fire management. The office shall perform its duties by performing inspections and fire investigations, by providing public education and by adopting fire protection codes. The person appointed as assistant director of the office of the state fire marshal shall have extensive experience in the field of fire prevention and fire protection, including administrative experience in such a capacity.