AGENCY TESTIMONY
Fire marshal training and qualifications
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The testimony outlines the process of becoming a fire marshal in the FDNY, including the requirements and training involved.
- Uniform firefighters with a minimum of 5 years of field experience are eligible to take a civil service exam to become fire marshals.
- Successful candidates complete a comprehensive 17-week training course.
- The training covers a wide range of topics including fire science, chemistry, electrical systems, evidence collection, and legal procedures.
- Instruction also includes New York state penal law, rules of criminal procedure, and evidence handling.
Daniel Flynn
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To become a fire marshal, uniform firefighters who have a minimum of 5 years of field experience become eligible to take a civil service exam administered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
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Foreign marshals then complete a comprehensive 17 week training course that includes extensive lessons on topics including fire science and chemistry, electrical systems, evidence collection, fire debris analysis, safety, and the causes of fire.
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They receive instruction on the New York state penal law, the rules of criminal procedure, probable cause, search and seizure rules, arrest processing, and evidence in property vouchering.
