Fire Commission Offices Closed

Fire Commission offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen for business July 6, 2026.

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Fire Commission Board Members

Fire Commission board members are appointed by the Governor. There are 14 voting members, 3 non-voting members and 1 Ex Officio member.

 

Paid Fire Chiefs

Volunteer Fire Chiefs

County Fire Departments

Volunteer Fire Departments

KRS 95 Fire Departments

KRS 75 or 273 Fire Departments

Mayors

County Judge Executives

General Public

Building & Safety

Practicing Physician

Fire-Based EMS Services

Office of Homeland Security

State Fire Marshal

Kentucky Firefighters Association*

Kentucky Professional Firefighters*

Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs*

KCTCS CFO**

Nick Clark

Cheryl Allen

Chris Black

Dwane Smeathers

Jerry Stephens

Ricky King

Andrew Scott

Joe Choate

Fr. Matthew Young

Scott Lawson

Dr. Irvin Smith

Mike Sutt

Amy Hess

Michael Burke

Eddie Rucker

Joe Baer

Steve Kyle

Todd Kilburn

* Non-Voting member

**Ex Officio member