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=== Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal === The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal Ohio State Fire Marshal] is a division within the [https://com.ohio.gov/home Ohio Department of Commerce]. First established in April 1900, the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s mission is to safeguard the public, its property, and the environment from fire and fire-related risks through education, investigation and enforcement. Within Ohio’s Division of State Fire Marshal, there are eight unique and specialized bureaus that form a comprehensive effort to ensure public safety throughout the Buckeye State. * The Administration Bureau is charged with keeping the division’s operations running smoothly and ensuring it is ready to respond, however it is needed. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/underground-storage-tanks-bustr Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations], also known as BUSTR, regulates the safe operation of underground storage tanks containing petroleum and hazardous substances. BUSTR conducts regular inspections, provides education to underground storage tank owners and operators, and enforces state law in compliance with federal regulations and guidelines. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/code-enforcement Code Enforcement Bureau] is charged with enforcing standards set by the Ohio Fire Code. Inspectors work alongside local officials to conduct fire safety inspections to ensure the state’s school, nursing homes, and other facilities to safeguard lives and property of some of Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/fire-prevention Fire Prevention Bureau] provides Ohio’s fire service and residents with fire and life safety education. The bureau is also responsible for maintaining the Ohio Fire Incident Reporting System. With educators located throughout the state, the Fire Prevention Bureau mentors fire departments in Community Risk Reduction to help make Ohio safer. * The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/forensic-lab Forensic Laboratory] provides specialized investigative and training services to Ohio’s fire departments and law enforcement agencies. A team of skilled scientist and fire specialist conduct scientific examinations of ignitable liquids, fire debris, explosives, latent prints, and digital evidence. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/fire-and-explosion-investigations Fire and Explosion Investigations Bureau (FEIB)] is a law enforcement agency tasked with investigating the origin and cause of fires, explosions, and fireworks incidents in Ohio. FEIB was created as the Arson Bureau in 1901 and was the first official agency that investigated arson in the United States. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/ohio-fire-academy Ohio Fire Academy] offers world-class training to firefighter across the state and beyond. It’s mission is to provide training to Ohio’s fire service personnel and other allied professionals to improve the safety and proficiency of Ohio’s fire service. * The [https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/state-fire-marshal/licensing-and-certification Testing and Registration Bureau] is responsible for issuing licenses to many products and manufacturers in the state. This bureau issues more than 50,000 licenses, registrations, certifications, and permits annually.
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