The mayor of any city may issue a subpoena in the name of the Commonwealth to an individual requiring the attendance of the individual before the mayor or the fire marshal at the time and place as may be named in the subpoena, then and there to testify, under oath or affirmation, which the fire marshal in the absence of the mayor is empowered to administer, as to:
(1) the origin of any fire occurring within the bounds of the city; and
(2) any facts or circumstances that may be deemed important to secure the detection and conviction of any party guilty of the offense of arson or attempted arson.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Section 12101 - Organization of fire bureau, maintenance and apparatus
Section 12101.1 - Appointment and demotion of fire chief
Section 12102 - Paid fire bureau, election of officers and companies
Section 12103 - Platoon system and hours of service
Section 12105 - Obstructing fire marshal
Section 12106 - Investigation of cause of fire and power of mayor
Section 12107 - Fire chief ex-officio fire marshal
Section 12108 - Compensation insurance for injured volunteer firefighters or special fire police