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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or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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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