Fire Safety Advisory Board

The Fire Safety Advisory Board researches and recommends methods to enhance and improve fire protection and life safety for the community.  To view more specific information from the Fire Department click here.

The Board consists of ten (10) members and represent the following industries, trades, professions, or categories: fire protection systems contractor, developer, property insurance, health care industry, petroleum or LP gas industry, fire service representative (active or retired), hotel/motel, general business, at-large city resident, and Camp Lejuene Marine Base/Air Station New River.

The Fire Safety Advisory Board meets the second Thursday of the first month of each quarter at 6:00 PM, upstairs at the main Fire Station (#1), 206 Marine Boulevard. Staff Liaison is Fire Chief Rick McIntyre. Council Liaison is Councilman Jerry Bittner.

Qualifications for Appointment:

Members must reside within the City limits or within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City; or have a business or employment within the City. Members shall be representatives of the following industries, trades, professions or categories: Fire protection systems contractor; Developer; Property insurance; Health care industry; Petroleum or fuel gas industry; Fire service representative (active or retired); Hotel/motel; Owner or manager of a business that would not qualify for membership in another industry; (2) Residents of the city at large; and MCBCL/MCAS representative. Members must be registered to vote within Onslow County, except for active duty military personnel.