Idaho names new state fire marshal

Knute Sandahl has been named Idaho’s new state fire marshal, effective next week, replacing former Fire Marshal Mark Larson, who retired in October. “He brings a wealth of experience and industry knowledge to his new position, and I am confident that he will continue to do an outstanding job in his new role,” said state Insurance Director Bill Deal. Sandahl is currently the chief deputy fire marshal; he’s been with the state fire marshal’s office in 2006 and has had a 31-year career in fire safety, including serving as an EMT, police commander, deputy coroner, and fire district captain.