Program Lead: Susan Anderson, (360) 397-2186 ext. 3321
The Fire Investigation Program headed by Sr. Deputy Susan Anderson assures the proper investigation of fires throughout the county's unincorporated area and several of the small cities.
On average, the Fire Marshal's Office investigates 150 fires per year. At all hours of the day or night, an investigator is on call to respond to fires involving:
- The serious injury or death of a citizen or firefighter
- Arson or other incendiary acts
- Unknown causes and origins
- "Working" structure fires
- Other significant fire losses
All major fire losses are thoroughly investigated. Fire marshals work closely with the Clark County Sheriff, local police departments, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, the FBI, state fire marshals and many different insurance companies to track down and prosecute arsonists.
If you have a tip about a fire, visit Firestoppers.
Use this form (PDF - 45K) to request public records for fire investigations.
