Former Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. Appointed State Fire Marshal
Former Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. has been appointed as the state fire marshal.
Columbia Jefferson City, MO, October 22, 2026 —
Former Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. has been appointed as the state fire marshal, according to the information provided. No additional details about the appointment were included.
The information does not specify when Farr’s appointment takes effect, who made the appointment, or whether he will continue in any other role. It also does not provide details about his prior service as Columbia’s fire chief, including when he held that position.
No information was provided about the circumstances surrounding the appointment, the responsibilities associated with the state fire marshal position, or any plans Farr may have in the role. The available account does not identify a department or agency connected to the position.
The appointment is the only confirmed development in the information available. Further details, including an official announcement, a start date and background on Farr’s experience, were not provided. Without those details, the scope and timing of the transition cannot be established.
Story summarized from the original created by Grace Martin, KOMU 8 News on www.columbiamissourian.com, see more information here.
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