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HRS §132-40

Hiring and managing deputy fire marshals

The state fire marshal must hire two deputy fire marshals to help carry out fire safety laws. These deputies need proper training and experience. The office can also hire other staff and spend money as needed. Deputies can be fired for good reason.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Deputies and assistants

The state fire marshal shall appoint two deputy state fire marshals, exempt from chapters 76 and 89, whose duties shall be to assist in implementing this chapter. The office may also employ other assistants and employees, subject to chapter 76, and incur other expenses as the state fire marshal may deem necessary to effectively administer the office. Each deputy state fire marshal shall be well-qualified by technical training and experience in the functions to be performed by the individual. The state fire marshal may remove any deputy state fire marshal for cause.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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