[§132-34]  Discretionary powers.  The office may:

     (1)  Establish headquarters and county offices of the office at places the office of the governor considers advisable for the protection of the State;

     (2)  Allow the state fire marshal and deputy state fire marshals to operate authorized emergency vehicles as defined by section 291C-1;

     (3)  Use land and buildings for the accommodation of office employees and office vehicles and equipment;

     (4)  Contract or otherwise cooperate with any person or public agency for the procurement of necessary services or property, subject to chapter 103D where applicable, including by entering into lease agreements and taking title to real property as necessary for the performance of the duties of the office;

     (5)  As an emergency services agency, control and regulate the acquisition, operation, use, maintenance, and disposal of, and access to, motor vehicles and equipment for official state fire business;

     (6)  Accept and transfer gifts, grants, donations, and funds from any source, including services and property, to carry out the duties of the office;

     (7)  Provide training, or enter into contracts to obtain training services, in fire suppression and fire safety inspection, to departments and agencies that issue licenses;

     (8)  Explore additional opportunities to reduce wildfire risk, including engaging with:

          (A)  The insurance commissioner, as defined in section 431:2-102, regarding insurance policy coverage provisions, underwriting standards, insurance rates, and any other insurance-related topic relevant to enhancing the protection of property from wildfire at a reasonable cost;

          (B)  Electric utilities regarding further actions to protect public safety, reduce risk to electric company customers, and promote electrical system resilience to wildfire damage; and

          (C)  Federal agencies to expand opportunities for cost-share partnerships for wildfire mitigation and develop strategies for improvements to federal fire management policies applicable to the State;

     (9)  Oversee the development and maintenance of a comprehensive statewide wildfire hazard map that displays wildfire hazard zones; and

    (10)  Perform any other duties necessary to discharge its duties under this part. [L 2025, c 302, pt of §3]