Fire Safety Inspection Division 

Mission and Responsibilities

Each of our customers has a goal to achieve. Our mission is to help achieve that goal thru the review of fire safety building and systems plans and inspection and enforcement of the State Fire Code.

Staff Listing

Division Director
Clarence J. Leake, Deputy State Fire Marshal
(304) 558-2191 Ext. 53213
clarence.j.leake@wv.gov

Field Inspection Officers
Randy Akers, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Jeff Armentrout, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Norman Fetterman, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Doug Gregory, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Maurice Hartz, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Robert Light, Assistant State Fire Marshal
John Oliver, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Rudy Raynes, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Edsel Smith, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Mike Trabert, Assistant State Fire Marshal
Charles Vannatter, Assistant State Fire Marshal
(304) 558-2191 Ext. 53214

Office Staff
Deborajean Hudson, Secretary I
(304) 558-2191 Ext. 53214
debora.j.hudson@wv.gov

Inspection Request Forms (Most Commonly Requested) **For other Occupancies, see Fee Schedule

• Inspection Request for Business Occupancies
• Inspection Request for Apartment Occupancies
• Inspection Request for Assembly Occupancies
• Inspection Request for Day Care Occupancies
• Inspection Request for Educational Occupancies
• Inspection Request for Assisted Living Occupancies

Misc. Forms and Information

• Download Fee Schedule
• Minimum Requirements for Day Cares
• State Fire Code
• School Fire Drills Sheet
• General Guidelines for School Principals
• Unattended Fuel Dispensing Regulations