The Fire Safety Inspection Division is mandated by Chapter 15A, Article 10 "Fire Prevention and Control Act" to conduct fire and life safety inspections in all types of occupancies except one and two family dwellings. The Inspections Division is looking forward to becoming fully digital in 2026.
Memorandum From The State Fire Marshal Regarding Online Inspection Requests
Click Here For The Electronic Inspection Request Portal
***Please send all communication regarding inspection requests through the new Inspection Request Portal***
Inspection Invoice Payments
Click Here to Access the Inspections Invoice Payment System
Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Electronic Check or EFT/ACH.
Important Note: Pursuant to West Virginia law, a twenty-five dollar ($25) service charge will be assessed for any returned/dishonored payments.
Miscellaneous Information and Forms
- Fire Safety Inspection Fee Schedule
- General Guidelines for School Principals
- Minimum Requirements for Day Care Centers
- School Fire Drill Sheet
- Daycare Fire Drill Sheet
- Fire Watch Instructions
- Fire Watch Log Sheet
- SFMO Temporary Door Locking Device Application
- SFMO Temporary Door Locking Device Application Procedure
Inspections Division Staff and Contact Information
Inspections Division Email SFMInspections@wv.gov
Deputy State Fire Marshal (Divisional Director) - Mark Stewart
Email David.M.Stewart@wv.gov
Phone (304) 558-2191 Ext. 20746
Rebecca Brick, Secretary II
Email Rebecca.J.Brick@wv.gov
Phone (304) 558-2191 Ext. 20755
Lilian Burdett, Office Assistant III
Email Lilian.Burdett@wv.gov
Phone (304) 558-2191 Ext. 20760
VACANT, Office Assistant II
Phone (304) 558-2191 Ext. 20765
VACANT, Office Assistant II
Phone (304) 558-2191 Ext. 20749
Field Inspection Officers
Click Here for a list of Fire Marshal Assignments by County
- Assistant State Fire Marshal (Field Supervisor) - Jeff Armentrout
Email Jeffrey.M.Armentrout@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal (Field Supervisor) - Bobby Palmer
Email Bobby.C.Palmer@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal (Field Supervisor) - Nevin Kilmer
Email Nevin.L.Kilmer@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Tim Mouse
Email Tim.W.Mouse@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - John Holben
Email John.G.Holben@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Lonnie Cogar
Email Lonnie.R.Cogar@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Everett Chapman
Email Everett.A.Chapman@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Richard Hacker
Email Richard.E.Hacker@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Stephen Seminsky
Email Stephen.E.Seminsky@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Cody Foutty
Email Cody.N.Foutty@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - A. Jason Beafore
Email Anthony.J.Beafore@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Thomas Varney
Email Thomas.A.Varney@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Bradley Benson
Email Bradley.S.Benson@wv.gov - Assistant State Fire Marshal - Michael Hatfield
Email Michael.Hatfield@wv.gov