Code Compliance:Code Compliance officers are responsible for ensuring uniform statewide compliance with the laws and regulations the State Fire Marshal is charged to enforce. The unit can be asked to look into any matter covered by MGL Chapter 148 or CMR 527. Code Compliance officers have statewide jurisdiction and are designated by the State Fire Marshal to support the regulatory compliance efforts of local fire department officers and to enhance our fire prevention goals. Technical Support:Technical support staff provide fire protection engineering support, fire code interpretations, and opinions on the application of fire safety laws and regulations, and support to local enforcement agencies. The State Fire Marshal issues advisories to the public and fire professionals. Effective July 1, 2009 administration of the Underground Storage Tank Progam (UST) has been transferred to the Department of Environmental Protection. (Telephone 617-556-1035 Extension 2 ) Licensing:Technical support staff are also responsible for licensing of people and companies engaged in fireworks, blasting, explosives, special effects, cannon and mortar firing, commercial cooking exhaust system cleaning and inspection, special hazard systems and portable fire extinguishers. Code compliance officers review plans and issue permits for the operation of aboveground storage tanks. Fire and Explosion Investigation Section:The State Fire Marshal oversees the Fire and Explosion Investigation Section (FIU) of Massachusetts State Police investigations who are charged with investigating the origin and cause of fire and explosions. The Hazardous Devices Unit (aka the Bomb Squad) responds to, neutralizes and investigates circumstances involving dangerous devices that threaten public safety.
All public fire and safety education programs are run by the Public Education Unit of the Office of the State Fire Marshal. They provide technical assistance to local fire departments, health educators, medical and public health professionals, classroom teachers, elder service providers, community and service organizations, and anyone else interested in collaborating on life safety education. Look here for a list of events and flyers as well as information on the S.A.F.E program and Juvenile Firesetters Intervention Program. Fire Data:The Fire Data Unit maintains the Massachusetts Fire Incident Reporting System (MFIRS) and the Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (M–BIRS). By analyzing this data, we can see what causes fires and burns, determine if problems are getting better or worse and develop appropriate prevention plans. | 
