Fire Marshal Office

The mission of the Nashville Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office is to protect our community from the perils of fire, explosions and other hazardous conditions. This mission will be accomplished through the review of fire safety plans and sprinkler plan designs, fire investigations and compliance inspections following the applicable regulations of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. We will actively participate with our community, serve as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all resources made available, to provide safety and excellent customer service to the citizens, businesses and visitors of Davidson County.

The Nashville Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office conducts all fire and life safety inspections in the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. In addition to inspections, the department investigates fires and explosions, completes plan reviews, inspects fire safety and fire protection systems and related emergency response services, provides emergency response and support during specific incidents as well as collects, analyzes and maintains fire records.

Nashville Fire Department Arson Investigation Unit

The Fire & Arson Investigation Division strives to perform quality investigations by determining the origins and causes of fires and apprehending persons responsible when a crime has occurred.

This division responds in the event of incendiary fires, multiple alarm fires, fire deaths, bombings and criminal or terrorist activity associated with fires. These investigations require personnel highly trained in every aspect of fire investigation.

In many cases, investigators work with federal, state, and local agencies, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD).

The crime of arson is one of the most costly human-made disasters. Arson indirectly contributes to increased insurance premiums, higher medical costs, lost jobs, lost income, and the increased costs of fire services. We need your help to combat this serious crime.

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