Relating generally to Office of State Fire Marshal

SB 550 clarifies and updates West Virginia's Office of the State Fire Marshal by transferring it from the Fire Commission to the Department of Homeland Security. It establishes a five-year term for the State Fire Marshal (with Senate confirmation required for reappointment), sets qualifications including a bachelor's degree and six years of fire safety experience, and specifies certification standards for deputy fire marshals in sworn law enforcement roles (with current deputies exempt from new training requirements). The bill also outlines the chief deputy fire marshal's responsibilities, specifies salaries for law enforcement staff, and recognizes rights for retired deputy fire marshals. These changes directly affect the State Fire Marshal, deputies, and their office operations.