Section 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 an emergency services agency, control and regulate the acquisition, operation, use, maintenance and disposal of, and access to, motor vehicles and equipment for official state business;(6) Accept and distribute gifts, grants, donations and funds from any source, including services and property, to carry out the duties of the State Fire Marshal; and(7) Perform such other duties as required by law.Amended by 2023 Ch. 347,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by 2015 Ch. 131, § 2, eff. 5/21/2015.476.033 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 476 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.