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Hagerstown Fire Department proposes handing fire and explosive investigations to state fire marshal; MOU amendment to return for vote
Summary
Hagerstown fire officials proposed Sept. 16 to amend the city’s MOU with the Office of the State Fire Marshal so the state assumes fire and explosive investigations while the local fire marshal retains inspections and plan review.
The Hagerstown Fire Department recommended during the Sept. 16 work session that the city amend its memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Office of the State Fire Marshal to transfer responsibility for fire and explosive investigations to the state while retaining the department’s local responsibilities for plan review, life-safety inspections and community risk reduction.
Fire Department presenter Keith DeBaco explained the change is driven by staffing and training realities.…
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