Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 14527. Examination on oath;  arrests;  reports

The Fire Marshal shall, when in his opinion further investigation is necessary, take or cause to be taken the testimony, on oath or affirmation, of all persons supposed to be cognizant of any facts or to have means of knowledge in relation to the matter as to which an examination is herein required to be made, and shall cause the same to be reduced in writing;  and if he shall be of the opinion that there is evidence sufficient to charge any person with the crime of arson, or of conspiracy to defraud, or criminal conduct, in connection with such fire, he shall cause such person to be arrested and charged with such offense, or either of them, and shall furnish to the proper prosecuting attorney all such evidence, together with the names of witnesses and all of the information obtained by him, including a copy of all pertinent and material testimony taken in the case;  and shall report to the mayor, as often as such mayor shall require, the proceedings and the progress made in all prosecutions under this act, and the result of all cases which are finally disposed of.