QUINCY, Mass. – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has selected Lansing, Mich., fire marshal Jared C. Nisch as the 2026 Fire Marshal of the Year, according to an association announcement.
He will be honored during the Stars at Night awards gala on Sunday, June 21, as part of the annual NFPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
Nisch “has brought a proactive, data-driven approach to fire prevention, expanding the role of the fire marshal’s office beyond traditional code enforcement to better meet community needs,” according to the NFPA announcement.
His work has included launching the Lansing Fire Department’s first comprehensive smoke alarm initiative and developing targeted fire and life safety education for older adults, one of Lansing’s highest-risk populations, the announcement says.
How Did Jared Nisch Earn NFPA Fire Marshal of the Year?
Through public events, direct community engagement and the creation of an interactive inflatable fire safety house, Nisch “has helped modernize fire safety education for people of all ages in his community, strengthening the department’s connection with residents,” according to the NFPA announcement.
The NFPA Fire Marshal of the Year Award “recognizes a fire code enforcement professional who demonstrates outstanding leadership in achieving code compliance through education, community collaboration and proactive risk-reduction efforts,” the announcement says.
Nominations are submitted by members of the International Fire Marshals Association (IFMA), an NFPA membership section.
