Iowa Fire Service and Emergency Response Council (IFSERC)
The Iowa Fire Service and Emergency Response Council (IFSERC) was created in the year 2000 via Iowa Code 100B.1.
The purpose of the Council is to advise and confer with the State Fire Marshal and Fire Service Training Bureau Chief on matters relating to fire protection services and training.
The Iowa Fire Service & Emergency Response Council serves to advise the State Fire Marshal and Fire Service Training Bureau Chief on issues concerning policies, fee schedules, minimum training standards, special grant applications, applications for the Fire Fighting Equipment Revolving Loan Fund, and hear testimony from the labor commissioner on inspections and investigations involving occupational safety and health standards for firefighters.
Each of the eleven members of this Council is appointed by the Iowa Governor, serve a four-year term, have gender, political, and geographic balance, and must represent the following organizations: Iowa Firefighters Association, Iowa Fire Chiefs Association, Iowa Association of Professional Firefighters, Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs, Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association, and the general public.
Your current Iowa Fire Service and Emergency Response Council Members represent the following organizations:
- Iowa Firefighters Association
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Iowa Firefighters Association (two members)
Current Members: Lonni Koch and vacant position - Iowa Fire Chiefs Association
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Iowa Fire Chiefs Association (two members)
Current Members: Brian Platz and Deb Krebill - Iowa Association of Professional Firefighters
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Iowa Association of Professional Firefighters (two members)
Current Members: Scott Kovarna and Megan Wichmann - Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs
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Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs (two members)
Current Members: Justin Adams, Chairman, and Ray Reynolds - Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association
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Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (one member)
Current Member: Thomas Craighton - General Public
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General Public (two members)
Current Members: Pam Kenkel and Jeff Kling, Vice Chair - Labor Commissioner
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Labor Commissioner (or designee, serving ex officio non-voting member)
Current Member: Rod Roberts
For more information about this Council, please visit the Boards and Commissions web page.
The Iowa Fire Service and Emergency Response Council meet quarterly, on the third Wednesday in January, April, July, and October.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
All meetings will be held at the following location:
Division of State Fire Marshal
Main Phone Number: 515.727.3426
2023 Meeting Dates:
January 19, 2023 10 AM to 3 PM
April 20, 2023 10 AM to 3 PM
Meeting Minutes
- 2023 Meeting Minutes
- 2022 Meeting Minutes
- 2021 Meeting Minutes
- 2020 Meeting Minutes
- 2019 Meeting Minutes
- 2018 Meeting Minutes
- 2017 Meeting Minutes
Iowa State Fire Marshal Division Local Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program
Please contact Bureau Chief, Jess Dunn with any questions or concerns:
Phone: 515.727.3426 | Email: dunn@dps.state.ia.us