Tennessee § 5-6-121 County fire marshal - Appointment - Compensation - Qualifications

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§ 5-6-121 — County fire marshal - Appointment - Compensation - Qualifications

Tennessee § 5-6-121

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-6-121 (2026).

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(a)The county mayor for each county may appoint a fire marshal, whose duty shall be to coordinate the efforts of volunteer fire departments, enforce local fire safety regulations and assist in the prevention of fire and arson. If a county fire marshal is employed, the county mayor shall establish the compensation of the county fire marshal within the amount appropriated for such purpose by the county legislative body.

(b)The county fire marshal shall:

(1)Have at least five (5) years of experience as a firefighter;

(2)Have and maintain certification from the state fire marshal in accordance with § 68-120-113 ; and (3) Serve at the pleasure of the county mayor.

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(a) The county mayor for each county may appoint a fire marshal, whose duty shall be to coordinate the efforts of volunteer fire departments, enforce local fire safety regulations and assist in the prevention of fire and arson. If a county fire marshal is employed, the county mayor shall establish the compensation of the county fire marshal within the amount appropriated for such purpose by the county legislative body. (b) The county fire marshal shall: (1) Have at least five (5) years of experience as a firefighter; (2) Have and maintain certification from the state fire marshal in accordance with § 68-120-113 ; and (3) Serve at the pleasure of the county mayor.