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Boards and Commissions
Last Update: 4/29/2021
State Fire Council
Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 3737.81
Total Membership
13
Dates of Appointment
2 on November 1 of each year
Term Length
5 years
Ending Date of Term
October 31
Report Requirements
Not specified
Chairperson
Selected by Commission from among members
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2024
Appointment Authority
Governor
Membership Composition
Members with other stated qualifications, Public members, State agency employees, Statewide elected officials/department heads
Compensation
Expenses Only, R.C. 124.15(J), Non ex-offico members only
Staff Assistance
Executive agency staff, State Fire Marshal
Additional Information
Qualifications
10 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of Senate: 2 must be members of paid fire services, 1 must be a member of volunteer fire services, 2 must be mayors, managers, or members of legislative authorities of municipal corporations, 1 must represent commerce and industry, 1 must represent a fire insurance company domiciled in Ohio, 1 must represent the flammable liquids industry, 1 must represent the construction industry, and 1 must represent the public. All must be qualified by experience and training to deal with matters that are the responsibility of the Commission. Not more than 6 of same political party. Ex officio and generally nonvoting: Fire Marshal or Fire Marshal's Chief Deputy, a representative of the Department of Public Safety with tenure in fire suppression, and a representative designated by the Board of Building Standards; in case of tie only, Fire Marshal or Fire Marshal's Chief Deputy may vote.