Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 132-16

(1) Administer the requirements for reduced ignition propensity cigarettes, in accordance with chapter 132C;

(2) Serve as a focal point through which all applications to the federal government for federal grant assistance for fire-related projects shall be made. Upon the receipt of any such federal grants, the state fire council shall administer those federal grants;

(3) Establish the terms of employment for the position of the state fire marshal; and

(4) Appoint the state fire marshal.

(1) Appoint advisory committees comprising representatives from each county fire department, a representative of the Hawaii state aircraft rescue fire fighting unit, and a representative of the division of forestry and wildlife of the department of land and natural resources to assist in drafting the state fire code and coordinating statewide training, data collection, and contingency planning needs for firefighters;

(2) Advise and assist the county and state fire departments where appropriate; may prescribe standard procedures and forms relating to inspections, investigations, and reporting of fires; may approve plans for cooperation among the county and state fire departments; and may advise the governor and the legislature with respect to fire prevention and protection, life safety, and any other functions or activities for which the various county and state fire departments are generally responsible; and

(3) Establish, in conformance with the adopted state fire code and nationally recognized standards, statewide qualifications and procedures, to be administered by the county fire departments, for testing, certifying, and credentialing individuals who perform maintenance and testing of portable fire extinguishers, water-based fire protection systems, other fire protection systems, private fire hydrants, and fire alarm systems; provided that the county fire departments may establish and charge reasonable certification fees.