DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner Roxann Ryan, along with Director of Investigative Operations James Saunders, announce the selection of Acting Special Agent in Charge, Dan Wood (effective September 8, 2017).  State Fire Marshal Wood began his duties today (Friday) as the Assistant Director/State Fire Marshal for the Iowa Department of Public Safety.  He will serve as the 14th State Fire Marshal for the state of Iowa.

Commissioner Ryan says “Our new State Fire Marshal has the depth and breadth of experience that will serve Iowans well. His years of law enforcement experience, along with his years of work in the fire service, are the ideal combination for this job.  He has served in many roles in the Department of Public Safety and within the State Fire Marshal’s office.  He understands the needs of law enforcement, the fire service, and the public safety aspects of the important regulatory work the State Fire Marshal’s office performs.”

State Fire Marshal Wood has an extensive background within the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.  After attending the Department of Public Safety Academy in 1997, he worked as an officer for the Capitol Police, a State Patrol Trooper in District 1 (Des Moines), and a State Fire Inspector.  He has served in temporary roles in the department’s training bureau, the Fire Service Training Bureau, and the Building Code Bureau of the State Fire Marshal’s office. State Fire Marshal Wood has also served with the Waukee Fire Department since 2003, and currently holds the rank of Lieutenant.  He is both a certified firefighter and EMT, as well as a certified peace officer.