The North Carolina Fire Commission was transferred to the North Carolina Department of Insurance in October, 1985. At that time, the Commissioner of Insurance vowed support of this agency and has since that time supported it with personnel, budget, etc. In July, 1989, the Legislature passed a Bill which changed the makeup of the Commission. The Fire Commission became the Fire and Rescue Commission, with duplicate responsibilities in the area of rescue as was previously held for fire. The Department of Insurance serves as staff to the Commission, with the Commission currently having a permanent staff of seven.
The areas of responsibility for the Commission lie in numerous areas. The General Statutes that control the operation, selection, and duties of the Commission are found in G.S. 58-78-1;. 58-78-5; 58-78-10; 58-78-15; 58-78-20.
The Commission also operates under the duties described in the Administrative Procedures act which seek to clarify additional duties.
Questions regarding Commission programs can be answered by calling 800-634-7854
Information forwarded to the Commission can be sent to the following address:
NC Fire and Rescue Commission
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
| COMMISSION MEMBERS |
REPRESENTING |
| C. Harley Cook |
NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors |
| Ken Briscoe |
NC Association of Fire Chiefs |
| Gary Whitman |
NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. |
| Robert Poe |
NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. |
| Phil Welch |
NC Firemen's Association |
| Freddy Johnson, Sr. |
NC Firemen's Association |
| Ken Briscoe |
NC Association of Fire Chiefs |
| Bill Rogers |
NC Fire Marshal's Association |
| Vacant (awaiting appointment) |
NC Association of County Commissioners |
| Walter M. Gardner, Jr. |
NC League of Municipalities |
| Cloyce Anders |
Public-at-Large |
| Kevin Gordon |
Speaker of the House Appointee |
| Ronnie Griffin |
President of the Senate Appointee |
| David Wray |
Governor's Appointee |
| Ed Duffield |
Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of NC |
| Matt Davis |
County Fire Marshal's Association |
