Maryland State Fire Marshal
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal actively works in 17 of 23 Maryland counties. It works under the Department of State Police. The State Fire Marshal shall appoint Assistant State Fire Marshals, Special Assistant State Fire Marshals, and Deputy State Fire Marshals as he/she deems appropriate.
The State Fire Marshal is appointed by the Secretary of the Department of State Police from a list of three candidates given by the state fire prevention commission.