1. (a) The governor shall appoint a state fire marshal. The state fire marshal serves at the pleasure of the governor.

2. (b) The state fire marshal must have:

   1. (1) a recognized interest and knowledge in the areas of fire prevention and fire protection; and
   2. (2) experience as an administrator.
3. (c) The state fire marshal shall serve as a full-time employee of the department.

As added by P.L.245-1987, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-2006, SEC.363; P.L.187-2021, SEC.81.