Section 2F. There shall be a separate fund on the books of the commonwealth to be known as the Fire Prevention and Public Safety Fund. The fund shall consist of all monies recovered as penalties under section 2E. Such monies shall be deposited to the credit of the fund and shall, in addition to any other monies made available for such purpose, be expended by the state fire marshal, without further appropriation, for fire safety and prevention programs. All payments from such fund shall be made on the audit and warrant of the state treasurer on vouchers certified and submitted by the secretary.