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Arkansas Fire Marshal's Association |
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About Us |
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The Arkansas Fire Marshals Association is dedicated to protecting the residents of Arkansas through many services including public education, code enforcement, plan review, inspections, arson investigation, and training.
Mission Statement: “The mission of the Arkansas Fire Marshal’s Association is to improve public safety through a network of fire service professionals dedicated to Fire Prevention, Legislation, Code Enforcement, and Public Education.
Objectives: The objectives of the Arkansas Fire Marshal’s Association shall be: · To unite for mutual benefits those public officials and private persons engaged in fire and building code activities · To provide for the exchange of technical information and interpretation of fire and building codes · To encourage the cooperation between public service agencies and associations, to further fire prevention and code development, and to prevent threats to life and property. · To encourage high professional standards of conduct among enforcement officers and to continually strive to eliminate all factors which interfere with administration of the Arkansas Fire and Building Code Enforcement · To foster greater professional competency in Fire Marshal’s techniques and recognition of code compliance · To insure public safety through supporting fire safety education programs on the state and local level
AFMA History The Arkansas Fire Marshal’s Association was formed in 1996 as an educational organization in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal. The individuals indicated below include their position at that time. It may not represent their current position or agency. Original Forefathers of the Association: Ray Carnahan – State Fire Marshal John Cochran – Russellville Fire Marshal James Griffin – Van Buren Fire Marshal Marty Gallaher – Springdale Assistant Fire Marshal Charlie Pope – Jacksonville Fire Marshal Ken Williams – Mt. Home Fire Marshal Joe Wing – Fort Smith Fire Marshal Past Presidents: John Cochran – Russellville Fire Marshal Lee Reed – Searcy Fire Department Marty Gallaher – Springdale Assistant Fire Marshal Ed Davis - Hot Springs Fire Marshal Chris Lorton – Bentonville Fire Marshal Travis Hollis - Rogers Fire Marshal
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