§ 35-9-110 — Investigation of fires; testimony; subpoena; arrest

(a) The state fire marshal may take testimony under oath
and cause the testimony to be reduced to writing.
(b) When the examination discloses that a fire or
explosion was of incendiary origin, the state fire marshal may
arrest the supposed incendiary or cause him to be arrested and
charged with the crime. The state fire marshal shall transmit a
copy of the testimony to the district attorney for the county
where the fire, explosion or attempt occurred.
(c) The state fire marshal may:
(i) Subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance
before him;
(ii) Cause to be produced papers he requires in the
examination; and
(iii) Administer oaths and affirmations to persons
appearing as witnesses before him.