Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission
Missouri Division of Fire Safety
P. O. Box 844
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: (573) 751-2930
Fax: (573) 751-1744
Email: firesafe@dfs.dps.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dfs.dps.mo.gov/dfsbrdscom.htm
Director: Randy Cole
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 320.094
Department: Public Safety
Mission:
The Missouri Fire Education Commission works to provide continuing education to fire service throughout Missouri.
Function:
The Missouri Fire Education Commission administers the Missouri Fire Education Trust Fund; reviews and determines appropriate programs and activities to be coordinated with various training entities to provide fire fighter training throughout the state.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: 4 meetings
Location of meetings: Jefferson City
Duration of meetings: 2 to 4 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 2 to 4 hours
Total time commitment: 4 to 8 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 9
Appointed members: 9
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: 2 firefighters, with 1 serving as a volunteer of a recognized fire department and 1 serving as a full-time firefighter employed by a recognized fire department; 2 shall be fire service training officers; 1 shall be a person with expertise in fire investigation; 1 shall be an insurer licensed to provide insurance coverage for losses due to fire; 1 who provides fire safety appliances or equipment; 1 who is serving as the chief of a recognized volunteer fire department; and 1 serving as the full-time chief of a recognized paid fire department.
Political Requirements: yes, not more than five members may be members of the same political party
Geographic Requirements: no
Senate Consent Required: Yes