(a) The county mayor for each county may appoint a fire marshal, whose duty shall be to coordinate the efforts of volunteer fire departments, enforce local fire safety regulations and assist in the prevention of fire and arson. If a county fire marshal is employed, the county mayor shall establish the compensation of the county fire marshal within the amount appropriated for such purpose by the county legislative body.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 5-6-121

  • County mayor: means and includes "county executive" unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The county fire marshal shall:

(1) Have at least five (5) years of experience as a firefighter;
(2) Have and maintain certification from the state fire marshal in accordance with § 68-120-113; and
(3) Serve at the pleasure of the county mayor.
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