the state fire marshal's deputies or salaried assistants;
(c)
the fire chief or fire marshal of any county, city, or town fire department;
(d)
the fire officer of any fire district;
(e)
the fire officer of any special service district organized for fire protection purposes; and
(f)
authorized personnel of any of the persons specified in Subsections (4)(a) through (e). See Utah Code 53-7-102
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
State fire marshal: means the fire marshal appointed director by the commissioner under Section 53-7-103. See Utah Code 53-7-102
(a)
join the investigation in cooperation with the fire officers who have been conducting it;
(b)
upon the request of the chief fire official of the political subdivision, assume control of the investigation and direct it; or
(c)
conduct an independent investigation if necessary.
(2)
A fire officer who has conducted or is conducting the investigation shall cooperate in every possible way with the state fire marshal, his deputy, and representative to further the purpose of the investigation.
(3)
The county attorney or district attorney of the county in which the fire occurred shall, upon the request of the state fire marshal, his deputy, or representative, assist in the investigation.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 38, 1993 General Session Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session
