There is hereby created the office of Fire Marshal who shall be appointed
by the Mayor by and with the advice and consent of the City Council biannually.
The Fire Marshal shall have at least three (3) years experience in building
and fire protection inspections, formal training in fire science or engineering
and shall generally be informed on the basic principles of fire prevention,
building and zoning requirements, the accepted requirements for means of egress
and the installation of elevators and other service equipment necessary for
the health, safety and general welfare of the occupants. A valid Pennsylvania
driver's license is required. The Fire Marshal should have the ability to
understand and tactfully enforce the ordinances, the ability to do field inspections,
the ability to establish and maintain effective communications and a working
relationship with city departments, as well as the county, state and federal
offices involved, the ability to, upon inquiry, explain the BOCA Codes and
should be available to attend evening meetings and be available to attend
regional training meetings.