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: Jim Bollinger

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 320.205

Department: Public Safety

Mission:
The Missouri Fire Safety Advisory Board works to protect people and property in Missouri from fire-related injuries or death.

Function:
The Missouri Fire Safety Advisory Board advises the State Fire Marshal on all matters pertaining to the responsibilities of the Fire Marshal and the Division of Fire Safety.

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: 1 to 2 hours

Total time commitment: 2 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 6

Appointed members: 6

Term length: serve at the pleasure of the Governor

Compensation: Members receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 1 member must be a fire chief; 1 must be a firefighter; 1 must be an arson investigator; 1 must be a fire instructor; 1 must provide fire safety equipment; and 1 must be an insurance company representative; appointments must be made from a list of qualified candidates submitted by the director of the department of public safety

Political Requirements: no

Geographic Requirements: no

Senate Consent Required: Yes