Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 Pa.C.S.A. Health and Safety § 7383. State Fire Commissioner

(1) Serve as the primary representative for fire services in this Commonwealth. The commissioner shall work with Federal agencies to ensure coordination at the State and local levels.

(2) Serve as chair of the board.

(3) Develop curriculum and provide and assist in the coordination of fire, rescue and emergency services training, including online training and issue certifications.

(4) Administer the State Fire Academy.

(5) Collect data, provide analysis and periodic reports and serve as a focal point for information relative to fires, property damage, injuries to the public and firefighters and the loss of life.

(6) Conduct after-action reports on significant incidents that involve firefighter deaths and significant injuries.

(7) Administer grant and loan programs for fire, ambulance and rescue organizations in accordance with this title or as otherwise provided by law, including assistance for firefighter relief associations, the Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program, fire and emergency medical services loan assistance, fire and emergency medical services grants and money received by the Office of State Fire Commissioner from the Unconventional Gas Well Fund.

(8) Assist with Statewide recruitment and retention efforts.

(9) Hire regional technical advisors to assist fire companies with grant and loan assistance, mergers, consolidation and regionalization and promote best practices for systems improvements.

(10) Promote public education and community risk reduction efforts.

(11) Administer a fire equipment distributor certification program as provided by law.