

Source: National estimates based on NFIRS and NFPA survey.
Video: A day in the life of a Fire Marshal
Welcome to the Columbia Fire Department and the Fire Marshal's Division. The Fire Marshal's Division is charged with conducting fire investigations, fire code enforcement, fire inspections, plan reviews, public fire and life safety education, and public information.
The Fire Marshal's Division is staffed by seven full time personnel. Division Chief Dean Martin oversee's the Columbia Fire Training Academy and the Fire Marshal's Division. Battalion Chief Steven Sapp supervises day to day operations and serves as the departments public information officer. Lt. Shawn McCollom, Lt. Lt. Debbie Sorrell, Lt. Stephen Potter, and Lt. Ron Fisher all serve as Assistant Fire Marshal's. Darla Atkins serves as the divisions administrative support officer.
The links below will take you to the areas assigned to the Fire Marshal's Division. We hope that you find this information useful and timely.
The Marshal's Division is located in the Fire Administration Building at 201 Orr Street. You may contact us by calling 573-874-7556 or by e-mail.