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State Fire Marshal outlines staffing needs, pay classification and Las Vegas office plans
Summary
Chief Joe Rodriguez said the division is proposing new positions for Las Vegas (PIO, investigator, plans examiner), seeking reclassification to address pay parity, expanding take‑home vehicle privileges, and exploring new funding streams such as occupational permits.
Chief Joe Rodriguez told the board that, following a statewide tour, the State Fire Marshal Division is proposing enhancements to the Las Vegas office including a public information officer, an investigator for Las Vegas and a plans examiner to address workload. He said the division is working on reclassifying certain positions so wages are more comparable with municipal agencies.
Rodriguez said inspectors and training officers now have take‑home vehicles to streamline inspections and that the division is exploring additional funding streams, citing "occupational permits" as an example of a revenue source. He encouraged board members to visit the Las Vegas facility and offered support for a Youth Fire Cadet program and a review of Washoe County's ACT Fire Science Program.
