A Message from the State Fire Marshal
As I begin my service as Louisiana State Fire Marshal, I am honored by Governor Jeff Landry’s confidence and grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Louisiana and the men and women of our fire service. I look forward to building on the progress made by Principal Assistant, Chief Bryan J Adams while strengthening the trust, collaboration, and partnership that are so important to the Louisiana Fire Service. With more than 37 years of fire service experience, I understand the challenges facing our firefighters and departments, and I am committed to being a strong, supportive partner as we strengthen public safety and advance the mission of the Office of State Fire Marshal.
About the State Fire Marshal
Chief Chad P. Sonnier serves as the Louisiana State Fire Marshal, bringing more than 37 years of fire service experience, emergency preparedness expertise, and organizational leadership to the position.
Chief Sonnier has served as Fire Chief of the Scott Fire Department since 2001, providing more than two decades of leadership to the department and the community it serves. His career has included extensive experience across the many facets of the fire service, giving him a broad understanding of the challenges facing firefighters, fire departments, and communities throughout Louisiana.
For the two years preceding his appointment as State Fire Marshal, Chief Sonnier served as Director of the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. In that role, he gained additional experience in emergency management, preparedness, response, and interagency coordination.
Governor Jeff Landry appointed Chief Sonnier as Louisiana State Fire Marshal effective August 3, 2026. As State Fire Marshal, he leads the Office of State Fire Marshal and is responsible for advancing its mission of protecting lives and property through fire prevention, public safety, education, regulation, and support of Louisiana's fire service.
Chief Sonnier succeeds Chief Bryan J Adams, who served as State Fire Marshal beginning in January 2024. Under Chief Sonnier's leadership, the Office of State Fire Marshal continues its commitment to supporting Louisiana's firefighters, strengthening public safety, and serving the citizens of the state.