Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 22D, § 3: Appointment and classification of state fire marshal

Section 3. The state fire marshal, or his successor, shall be appointed by the Massachusetts fire service commission, established in section one hundred and sixty-five B of chapter six and shall serve at the pleasure of said commission. The position of state fire marshal shall be classified in accordance with section forty-five of chapter thirty and the salary shall be determined in accordance with section forty-six C of said chapter thirty and the state fire marshal shall devote his full time during business hours to the duties of his office.