Division of State Fire Marshal

Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations

 

The Bureau of Fire and Arson Investigations is the law enforcement branch of the Division of State Fire Marshal, investigating possible criminal activities as it relates to fire. This Bureau conducts approximately 4,200 investigations each year involving fires, explosions, fireworks and other fire and arson-related incidents. 

Bureau personnel respond to fire scenes and sort through the aftermath to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Investigators are authorized to collect evidence and are sworn law enforcement officers with full powers of arrest to charge persons suspected of being involved in arson-related activities.

The Bureau currently has two mobile arson response vans which are strategically located throughout the state. These vehicles are fully equipped with state of the art equipment to aid in processing the fire scene.

In addition to conducting investigations, the Bureau takes a proactive approach toward the suppression of arson in the State. These efforts are coordinated through sponsoring numerous seminars which provide state-of-the-art investigative training techniques to people from various agencies and municipalities.

To view contact information for the Field Offices of the Bureau, click the following link:  Field Office Information

RULES OF THE BUREAU OF FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATIONS
INITIAL INVESTIGATION OF FIRES
RULE CHAPTER 69A-61