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Updated 5/27/2025 with Ordinance 2025-03
The position of Fire Marshal is hereby established within the Mayflower Fire Department. The Fire Marshal shall be nominated by the Fire Chief and confirmed by the City Council. (Ord. No. 2023-03, Sec. 1)
The Fire Marshal shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Fire Prevention: The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for the prevention of fires and the enforcement of all the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and regulations within the fire district. The Fire Marshal shall also be responsible for conducting fire safety inspections and enforcing fire safety regulations in all buildings within the fire district.
- Fire Investigation: The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for investigating all fires within the fire district to determine the cause and origin of the fire. The Fire Marshal shall also be responsible for determining whether any violations of fire safety codes and regulations contributed to the cause of the fire.
- Public Education: The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for developing and implementing public education programs to promote fire safety within the City of Mayflower. The Fire Marshal shall also be responsible for providing training to City personnel in fire prevention and safety.
- Emergency Response: The Fire Marshal shall provide assistance to the Fire Chief and other emergency responders during fire and other emergency situations.
- Other Duties: The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for completion of other relevant duties as assigned by the City or the Fire Chief. (Ord. No. 2023-03, Sec. 2)
The Fire Marshal shall have the authority to:
- Enter and inspect all buildings as allowed for in the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code within the fire district to ensure compliance with fire safety codes and regulations.
- Order the correction of any violations of fire safety codes and regulations.
- Order the evacuation or temporary closure of any building that presents an imminent danger to the safety of its occupants.
- Order the cessation of any activity that presents an imminent danger of fire.
- Issue citations or make arrests as necessary. (Ord. No. 2023-03, Sec. 3)
