Sec. 352.0125. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. (a) This section applies only to a county with a population of 100,000 or more. (b) A county fire marshal shall hold the following certifications issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection: (1) head of a prevention-only fire department certification not later than 12 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed; (2) a fire marshal basic certification not later than 24 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed; and (3) a fire protection personnel certification not later than 12 months after the date the marshal is initially appointed. (c) If acting as a peace officer, a county fire marshal and any related officer, inspector, and investigator must hold a permanent peace officer license issued under Chapter 1701 , Occupations Code. (d) If acting under fire marshal authority to conduct or supervise arson investigations or fire inspections, a county fire marshal or the marshal's employees must hold certifications required for fire inspection by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection under Chapter 419 , Government Code.
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