Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Brian Taylor’s organization
Oct 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Fire Rescue Commission Meeting
The Commission discussed several key items, including updates on the certification board, accreditation, and the removal of the delivery agency moratorium. A primary focus was the adoption of the EVD (Emergency Vehicle Driver) program for BFIS, intended to improve safety and reduce vehicle accidents across the state. The commission reviewed updates on pre-qualification programs for firefighters and fire officers, discussed the challenges of changing standards, and addressed the need for better data collection regarding accidents and driver experience to better inform future policies and training efforts.
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The board discussed implementing a new public comment period procedure for future meetings and addressed the status of upcoming legal update training modules. Due to a scheduling conflict involving a pending murder trial for the primary instructor, the board voted to delay the release of the online training version until the instructor is available to provide the necessary voiceovers for the materials.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting
The commission conducted elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Updates were provided regarding certification board activities, specifically concerning adjustments to firefighter certification standards and preparations for upcoming IFSAC site visits. The board discussed the Volunteer Safety Workers Compensation Fund, covering changes to premium structures, the extension of the third-party administrator agreement, and the establishment of internal loss control services. Additionally, the board approved initial applications and course evaluations for certified fire investigators and reviewed data regarding recent fireworks-related fire incidents across the state.
Jun 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Certified Fire Investigator Board Meeting Minutes
The board discussed committee reports regarding CFI applications, training initiatives, and progress toward IFSAC reaccreditation. Key topics included the status of certification program rewrites, legal update classes, and the ongoing CFI reaccreditation process. There was a detailed discussion concerning NFPA 1033 Chapter 4 compliance, specifically regarding continuing education requirements and administrative rule changes. Additionally, the board acted on CFI application requests and approved several new training classes for fire investigators.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
