Effective: June 30, 2011
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 171 - 129th General Assembly
(A) There is hereby created the state fire council consisting of ten members to be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The fire marshal or chief deputy fire marshal, a representative designated by the department of public safety who has tenure in fire suppression, and a representative designated by the board of building standards shall be ex officio members. Of the initial appointments made to the council, two shall be for a term ending one year after November 1, 1978, two shall be for a term ending two years after that date, two shall be for a term ending three years after that date, two shall be for a term ending four years after that date, and two shall be for a term ending five years after that date. Thereafter, terms of office shall be for five years, each term ending on the same day of the same month of the year as did the term which it succeeds. Each member shall hold office from the date of appointment until the end of the term for which the member was appointed. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of that term. Any member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of the member's term until a successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Members shall be qualified by experience and training to deal with the matters that are the responsibility of the council. Two members shall be members of paid fire services, one shall be a member of volunteer fire services, two shall be mayors, managers, or members of legislative authorities of municipal corporations, one shall represent commerce and industry, one shall be a representative of a fire insurance company domiciled in this state, one shall represent the flammable liquids industry, one shall represent the construction industry, and one shall represent the public. At no time shall more than six members be members of or associated with the same political party. Membership on the council shall not constitute holding a public office, and no person shall forfeit or otherwise vacate the person's office or position of employment because of membership on the council.
(B) The ex officio members may not vote, except that the fire marshal or chief deputy fire marshal may vote in case of a tie.
(C) Each member of the council, other than ex officio members, shall be paid an amount fixed pursuant to division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code, and the member's actual and necessary expenses.
(D) The council shall select a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from among its members. No business may be transacted in the absence of a quorum. A quorum shall be at least six members, excluding ex officio members, and shall include either the chairperson or vice-chairperson. The council shall hold regular meetings at least once every two months and may meet at any other time at the call of the chairperson.
(E) The fire marshal shall provide the council with office space, meeting rooms, staff, and clerical assistance necessary for the council to perform its duties. If the council maintains the Ohio fire service hall of fame under division (C) of section 3737.03 of the Revised Code, the fire marshal shall preserve, in an appropriate manner, in the office space or meeting rooms provided to the council under this division or in another location, copies of all official commendations awarded to individuals recognized and commemorated for their exemplary accomplishments and acts of heroism at fire-related incidents or similar events that occurred in this state.
(F) If the council maintains the Ohio fire service hall of fame under division (C) of section 3737.03 of the Revised Code, the expenses incurred for the recognition and commemoration of individuals for their exemplary accomplishments and acts of heroism at fire-related incidents or similar events that occurred in this state, including, but not limited to, expenses for official commendations and an annual awards ceremony as described in division (B) of section 3737.03 of the Revised Code, may be paid from moneys appropriated by the general assembly for purposes of that recognition and commemoration, from moneys that are available to the fire marshal under this chapter, or from other funding sources available to the council.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals
Chapter 3737 | Fire Marshal; Fire Safety
Section 3737.01 | Fire Marshal - Fire Safety Definitions.
Section 3737.02 | Fees - Federal Funding.
Section 3737.03 | Duties of State Fire Council.
Section 3737.14 | Right of Entry.
Section 3737.17 | Small Government Fire Department Services Revolving Loan Program.
Section 3737.21 | Appointment, Qualifications of Fire Marshal - Vacancy.
Section 3737.22 | Fire Marshal - Powers and Duties.
Section 3737.221 | Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicles by Fire Marshal Employees.
Section 3737.23 | Record of All Fires.
Section 3737.24 | Investigation of Fire.
Section 3737.25 | Taking of Testimony on Oath.
Section 3737.26 | Arrest of Suspect.
Section 3737.27 | Power to Summon and Compel Attendance of Witnesses.
Section 3737.28 | Power to Administer Oaths - Refusal to Cooperate.
Section 3737.29 | Investigation May Be Private.
Section 3737.31 | Fire Marshal to Report to Superintendent of Insurance.
Section 3737.32 | Fire Marshal to Investigate Bombing.
Section 3737.33 | Ohio Fire Academy.
Section 3737.331 | Arson Seminar Programs.
Section 3737.34 | Fire Safety Inspector Certificate.
Section 3737.41 | Citation to Remedy Dangerous Condition.
Section 3737.42 | Issuing Citation or Notice of Violation.
Section 3737.43 | Notice of Penalty and Right to Appeal.
Section 3737.44 | Injunction - Temporary Restraining Order.
Section 3737.45 | Failure to Comply With Order.
Section 3737.46 | Actions Against Violators.
Section 3737.51 | Civil Penalty for Violations.
Section 3737.52 | Pfas Chemicals in Firefighting Foam.
Section 3737.61 | Posting Arson Laws.
Section 3737.62 | Negligent Spread of Fires.
Section 3737.63 | Discovery of Unfriendly Fire.
Section 3737.64 | Disclosing Purpose of Non-Official Inspection.
Section 3737.65 | Fire Protection Equipment - Prohibited Activities.
Section 3737.66 | Qualifications for Firefighter or Fire Official.
Section 3737.71 | Additional Tax on Fire Insurance Premiums.
Section 3737.72 | Fire Stations Required to Have Gas Masks.
Section 3737.81 | State Fire Council.
Section 3737.82 | Adopting State Fire Code Rules.
Section 3737.83 | Provisions to Be Included in State Fire Code.
Section 3737.831 | Issuance of Permit for Temporary Structures.
Section 3737.832 | Fire and Safety Standards Relating to Shale Oil Processing Premises.
Section 3737.84 | Provisions Not to Be Included in State Fire Code.
Section 3737.841 | Fire Safety and Standards Definitions.
Section 3737.842 | Rules for Flammability Standards.
Section 3737.85 | Rules for Giving Notice or Serving Notice.
Section 3737.86 | Rule Adoption Procedure.
Section 3737.87 | Underground Storage Tank Definitions.
Section 3737.88 | Underground Storage Tank Program and Corrective Action Program for Releases.
Section 3737.881 | Certifying Underground Storage Tank Systems Installers.
Section 3737.882 | Confirming or Disproving Suspected Petroleum Release.
Section 3737.883 | Underground Storage Tank Revolving Loan Program.
Section 3737.884 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate.
Section 3737.89 | Liability for Costs of Corrective or Enforcement Action.
Section 3737.90 | Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board.
Section 3737.91 | Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Fund.
Section 3737.92 | Purpose of Fund.
Section 3737.93 | Transferor of Title to Petroleum to Give Notice of Registration Requirements.
Section 3737.941 | Application of Other Bond Laws.
Section 3737.942 | Securing Revenue Bonds.
Section 3737.943 | Protection and Enforcement of Rights of Bondholder and Trustees.
Section 3737.944 | Bonds Not a Debt of State.
Section 3737.945 | Investments.
Section 3737.946 | Refunding Bonds.
Section 3737.947 | Bonds Are Lawful Investments.
Section 3737.948 | Purpose of Powers of Release Compensation Board.
Section 3737.95 | Purpose of Linked Deposit Program.
Section 3737.96 | Loan Applications.
Section 3737.97 | Accepting or Rejecting Loan Package.