Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Fire Marshal Program Performs Well; Boiler Safety Function, Measures Need Improvement

Report 01-31, June 2001

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Report Summary

The State Fire Marshal Program investigates arson, promotes fire prevention, and trains firefighters to prevent loss of life and property. Our review found that

  • the program provides beneficial public safety services;
  • there is no compelling reason to change its organizational placement;
  • performance measures, which were legislatively mandated, and supplemental data show that the program is performing reasonably well; but
  • the program could improve the accuracy and usefulness of some performance measures and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of its boiler safety function.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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