Fire Marshal

Final date to receive applications:
October 18, 2026

Estimated

Start Date:

November 2026

Fire Marshal

The Fire Marshal leads the Danville Fire Department’s community risk reduction program to reduce the risk of fire, injury, and loss of life and property. The position coordinates fire prevention, fire and life safety inspections, plan review, fire investigations, public education, and the Knox Box program throughout the department’s service area.

The Fire Marshal works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief of Administration and independently manages assigned programs within department policy and delegated authority. Performance is evaluated through the quality, timeliness, and results of the work performed.

• Plan, organize, and administer community risk reduction activities. Use incident trends, inspection findings, and community needs to identify priorities and recommend prevention strategies.
• Conduct fire and life safety inspections of buildings, occupancies, facilities, and special events as assigned. Identify hazards, document findings, explain corrective actions, and conduct follow-up inspections.
• Apply applicable fire and life safety codes, ordinances, and department policies within the authority assigned to the position. Refer unresolved violations and matters requiring additional enforcement to the appropriate authority.
• Review construction plans, site plans, changes in occupancy, and fire protection system documents for fire department access, water supply, and fire and life safety concerns. Coordinate findings with building officials, planning staff, developers, and contractors.
• Coordinate or witness acceptance inspections and testing of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, commercial kitchen hood suppression systems, and other fire protection systems as authorized. Review associated reports and maintain inspection records.

• Conduct or coordinate fire origin and cause investigations within the employee’s training and assigned authority. Document scenes, preserve evidence, prepare reports, and coordinate with law enforcement and other investigative agencies when appropriate.
• Develop and deliver fire and life safety education for residents, schools, businesses, community groups, and department personnel. Tailor programs to identified risks and audience needs.
• Manage the Knox Box program, including installation coordination, access information, recordkeeping, and communication with responding crews in accordance with department security procedures.
• Provide inspection and occupancy information to operations personnel and assist with preincident planning, including fire protection systems, access limitations, and significant building hazards.
• Maintain accurate inspection, plan review, investigation, and public education records. Prepare activity reports and analyze program results to support department planning and accountability.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring the fire prevention budget. Recommend equipment, supplies, training, and program resources and track authorized expenditures.
• Represent the department at meetings and community events. Maintain effective working relationships with department members, Town officials, other agencies, property owners, and the public.
• Maintain required certifications and continuing education. Operate assigned vehicles and equipment safely. Support emergency incidents and other department activities as assigned and within current qualifications.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the position and department needs.

• Knowledge of fire prevention, community risk reduction, building construction, occupancy hazards, fire protection…