Governor Appoints Jim Heine as Nebraska State Fire Marshal

Gov. Dave Heineman today announced the appointment of Jim Heine of Lincoln as Fire Marshal for the State of Nebraska.  Heine, 59, served as Assistant State Fire Marshal from January 2007 until this January when he became Acting Fire Marshal.  "Jim's experience with the Fire Marshal's office will be invaluable to him in his new role  as the State Fire Marshal" Gov. Heineman said.  "I appreciate his commitment to safety, education and prevention." "I am honored to serve Nebraska and it's citizens as State Fire Marshal, " said Fire Marshal Heine.  "I look forward to working closely with Governor Heineman as a member of his Cabinet." Prior to becoming acting Fire Marshal, Heine served as Assistant Fire Marshal for six years and was a Deputy State Fire Marshal for 17 years prior to that.

 His appointment is effective immediately. His experiences with the Agency have provided him with a wealth of knowledge related to fire prevention and safety through enforcement of the Life Safety and related Codes. Additionally, his over 30 years of service as a volunteer firefighter, including being the Chief of the Arlington Volunteer Fire Department, allows him to be an integral part of the volunteer firefighter community. 
Heine's salary will be $74,000. He succeeds John Falgione who recently retired.