Nebraska State Fire Marshal Doug Hohbein. April 23, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday that he appointed Doug Hohbein as Nebraska’s new State Fire Marshal.

Hohbein, who was previously assistant state fire marshal, has served in an interim leadership role since former Fire Marshal Scott Cordes resigned in March to become city administrator in Norfolk. Hohbein has worked for the agency since 1985 and holds a degree in fire protection technology from Southeast Community College.

“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,” Pillen said in a statement. “I appreci

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