Fire and Rescue Certification Board
The Certification Board is a working committee of the NC Fire & Rescue Commission and was established to oversee the delivery of standards.
Policies & Procedures
Policies & Procedures Manual (Effective Oct. 1 2020)
Certification Board Members
| Certification Board Member | Represents | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gordon, Chair | NC Association of Fire Chiefs | 12/31/2024 |
| Terry Foxx, Vice Chair | NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. | 12/31/2025 |
| Jim Hanline | NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors | 12/31/2025 |
| Walter M. Gardner, Jr. | Member of the Fire and Rescue Commission | 12/31/2024 |
| Jason Edwards | Appointee of the Fire and Rescue Chairman | 12/31/2025 |
| Derrick Clouston | Appointee of the Fire and Rescue Vice-Chairman | 12/31/2025 |
| Doug Bissette | NC State Firefighters’ Association | 12/31/2025 |
| Alex Collazo | NC Fire Marshal's Association | 12/31/2023 |
| Joel Faircloth | NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. | 12/31/2024 |
| Ken Hogue | NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. | 12/31/2023 |
| Tim Pennell | NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. | 12/31/2024 |
| David Bullins | NC DCC; Fire-Rescue FR Advisory Committee | 12/31/2023 |
| Josh Smith | Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of NC | 12/31/2023 |
| Brian Taylor | NC Office of State Fire Marshal | Permanent by Position |
Contact
Questions regarding the Certification Board can be directed to Brian Wade.
Phone: 1-800-634-7854
NCDOI – Office of State Fire Marshal
Attn: Fire and Rescue Commission
1202 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1202
Archived Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2019 March
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2019 June
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2018 March
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2018 June - meeting was cancelled
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2018 October - meeting was rescheduled due to hurricanes
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2017 March
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2017 June
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2016 March
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2016 June
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2016 September - meeting was cancelled due to hurricane
Minutes from the last five years will be kept online. If you need minutes from older meetings, please contact OSFM.
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2015 March
Certification Board Meeting Minutes 2015 June