North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 58. Insurance § 58-78-15. State Fire and Rescue Commission;  staff

(a) The State Fire Marshal shall serve as the executive director of the Commission with direct responsibilities to the Commission.

(b) Upon request by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, personnel of the Department shall serve as staff to the Commission;  provided, however, the Office of the State Fire Marshal may also serve as staff to the Commission in the discretion of the State Fire Marshal.  The Department or Office shall provide the clerical and professional services required by the Commission and, at the direction of the Commission, shall develop and administer the State Master Plan for Fire Prevention and Control, the State Fire Education and Training Plan, the Rescue Training Plan, the State Master Plan for Rescue Services, and any additional related programs as may be established by, or assigned to, the Commission.

(c) In addition to the other duties prescribed under this section, the State Fire Marshal shall also serve as the State Fire Training Director.