Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appoints new State Fire Marshal

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Doug Hohbein has been appointed as Nebraska’s new State Fire Marshal, according to Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday.

Hohbein has been the interim fire marshal since the resignation of Scott Cordes in March.

Hohbein has been with the agency since 1985.

“Doug has served impressively while in the interim role and he is committed to ensuring public safety when it comes to issues like fire prevention, inspection, investigation, education, training, enforcement of codes and more,” said Pillen. “I appreciate his willingness to continue serving the state in this permanent position.”