When both smoke alarms and fire sprinklers are present, the risk of dying in a fire is reduced by 82%, when compared to a home without either.

 Fire Department Services 

Mission and Responsibilities

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office, Fire Department Services Division is responsible for duties that include administration and oversight for all fire and non-fire data collected through the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and related data analysis and fire department training, evaluation of fire departments and the coordination and issuance of emergency vehicle permits for all West Virginia fire departments and certain other entities.

WV and National Fire Incident Reporting System
Fire Department Listing 
Emergency Vehicle Permits
Junior Firefighters
Quarterly Funding for Volunteer and Part-Paid Departments
Fire Department Evaluations

Important Documents/Links

WV Fire Service Training Course Approval Request Application
WV Fire Service Approved Training Courses - Revision 20
Chapter 8, Article 15 "Firefighting Generally" (State Code)
"Requirements for Local Fire Departments" (Policy)
Title 87, Series 6, "Evaluation and Recognition of Local Fire Departments"
Chapter 29, Article 3A, "Authority of Local Fire Departments" (State Code)
1990 AG's Opinion on Fire Department Authority
Fire Officer I Equivalent Application
Fire Officer II Equivalent Application
ISO Mitigation Online **Useful Information**
FY2010-2011 WV Fire Department Call Summary 

Staff Listing

Division Director:
Tim Provaznik, Supervisor II
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53224
Timothy.S.Provaznik@wv.gov

Inspectors:
Bradley "Sparky" Scott, Inspector
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53227
Bradley.R.Scott@wv.gov

Zach Bailey, Inspector
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53227
Zachary.R.Bailey@wv.gov

Mark Stewart, Inspector
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53227
David.M.Stewart@wv.gov

Nevin Kilmer, Inspector
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53227
Nevin.L.Kilmer@wv.gov

Office Staff:
Alice Carpenter, Office Assistant II
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53224
Alice.K.Carpenter@wv.gov

Leanna Workman, Office Assistant II
(304) 558-2191, Ext. 53227
Leanna.M.Workman@wv.gov