ORS 476.033: Discretionary powers of State Fire Marshal.

The State Fire Marshal may: (1) Establish headquarters and regional offices of the Department of the State Fire Marshal at places the State Fire Marshal considers advisable for the protection of this state; (2) Operate, and authorize chief deputy state fire marshals, deputy state fire marshals and assistants of the department to own and operate, emergency response vehicles; (3) Use land and buildings for the accommodation of department employees and department vehicles and equipment; (4) Contract or otherwise cooperate with any person or public agency for the procurement of necessary services or property, including by entering into lease agreements and taking title to real property as necessary for the performance of the duties of the department; (5) As the head of an emergency services agency, purchase and dispose of or contract for any materials, supplies, equipment or motor vehicles deemed necessary for carrying out the duties and authorities of the State Fire Marshal and the department; (6) Accept and distribute gifts, grants, donations and funds from any source, including services and property, to carry out the duties and authorities of the State Fire Marshal; and (7) Perform such other duties as required by law. [Formerly 476.855; 2015 c.131 §2; 2023 c.347 §1; 2025 c.177 §5]