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
Wes Hutchins Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Commission 12/31/2022
Derrick Clouston Vice-Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Commission 12/31/2022
Jim Hanline NC Society of Fire Rescue Instructors 12/31/2022
Chris Davis NC State Firefighters’ Association 12/31/2022
Alex Collazo NC Fire Marshal's Association 12/31/2023
Terry Foxx, Vice Chair NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. 12/31/2022
Joel Faircloth NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. 12/31/2024
Tim Pennell NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. 12/31/2024
Ken Hogue NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Inc. 12/31/2023
Walter M. Gardner, Jr. NC Fire and Rescue Commission 12/31/2021
David Bullins NCCCS F/R Advisory Committee 12/31/2023
Josh Smith Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of NC 12/31/2023
Brian Taylor Executive Director, NC Fire and Rescue Commission 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

https://www.ncosfm.gov/fire-rescue/fire-and-rescue-certification-board