§ 38-81. Composition.

(a)

The fire department shall consist of a fire chief, deputy fire chief, fire marshal, certain full-time paid firefighters, and part-time firefighters.

(b)

The fire marshal:

(1)

Shall have successfully completed:

a.

An 80-hour fire and arson investigation course offered by the National Fire Academy, or the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, or an equivalent class;

b.

A one-week fire safety inspection class offered by the National Fire Academy, or the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, or an equivalent class; and

c.

A course of study for law enforcement officers approved by the Arkansas Commission on law enforcement standards and training;

(2)

Shall be responsible for the detection and prevention of arson, the enforcement of laws relating to arson and other burning, and enforcement of the city and state fire prevention codes; and

(3)

Shall have all authority conferred on municipal fire marshals by state law.

(Code 1978, § 2.36.01; Ord. No. 03-18, § II, 5-20-2003; Ord. No. 10-02, 4-20-2010)