Applicants for Master Fire Marshal certification must complete the following requirements:
  (1) hold as a prerequisite an Advanced Fire Marshal certification as defined in §467.301 of this title (relating to Minimum Standards for Advanced Fire Marshal Certification); and
  (2) hold Master Fire Inspector certification through the Commission; and
  (3) hold Master Fire Investigator or Master Arson Investigator through the Commission; and
  (4) acquire a minimum of twelve years of fire protection experience, and 60 college semester hours or an associate degree, which includes at least 18 college semester hours in any combination of Fire Science and/or Criminal Justice. College-level courses from both the upper and lower divisions may be used to satisfy the education requirements for Master Fire Marshal Certification.

Source Note: The provisions of this §467.401 adopted to be effective April 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 2138; amended to be effective July 17, 2024, 49 TexReg 5159