Positions at this level train and mentor Deputy State Fire Marshals or other in-training positions within the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau and are designated as lead. Positions may be assigned responsibility for developing curriculum for employees and stakeholders and ensuring compliance with codes and standards. Duties performed require substantive knowledge of a variety of regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and processes.

Assigns, instructs, and checks the work of others;

Assists supervisor(s) in program management duties, such as assuring timely inspections and workload flow and distribution;

Conveys and explains code changes, policies, procedures, and interpretations to staff;

Conducts quality assurance inspections with Deputy State Fire Marshals;

Leads the training and field activities of established and newly hired deputy state fire marshals or other in-training positions;

Reviews, develops, enhances, and implements curriculum and training programs used to train staff;

Develops, leads, and provides hands-on and classroom training to the fire service, public and allied professions addressing fire and life safety, hazardous materials, fire suppression, and other fire-related subjects;

Serves as a technical writer and subject matter expert in developing curriculum based on nationally recognized standards.

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of: state-adopted fire and building codes, nationally recognized fire protection and fire prevention standards, standard building construction methods and materials; investigation procedures and techniques, proper collection of evidence and photography; fire training standards and accreditation processes; hazardous materials; principles of public education; procedures for use of the National Fire Incident Reporting System; National Incident Management; emergency mobilization plans; fire protection systems; principles of customer service.

Ability to: apply state-adopted fire and building codes to ensure adequate levels of fire and life safety; conduct fire inspections; conduct plan reviews; develop and deliver public education programs, develop and deliver training programs; work in field conditions during emergency mobilizations; conduct fire investigations; work effectively with public, industry representatives and government officials in performing duties; communicate clearly.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Four years of paid or volunteer experience as a fire or police officer, code enforcement officer, insurance industry inspector or investigator. College-level training in fire protection, police science, law enforcement or allied field will substitute, year for year, for experience.


At least one (1) year of experience as a Deputy State Fire Marshal 2.

Equivalent education/experience.

New job class established; range 68; adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.