Fire and Emergency Training Commission
| Name | Fire and Emergency Training Commission |
| Contact Person | Dan Wallis - State Fire Marshal |
| Mailing Address |
6868 Nicholson Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70820 |
| Phone Number | 225-334-6300 |
| Fax Number | 225-334-6341 |
| Board Email | Dan.Wallis@la.gov |
| Website | https://feta.la.gov/ |
| Legal Authority | R.S. 40:1541 |
| Year Created | 2012 |
| Organizational Placement | Louisiana State University / Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal |
| Purpose/Function | The commission provides advice, guidance, and recommendations to the state fire marshal (SFM) relative to the approval of matters including: approval of an organizational chart outlining the arrangement of personnel needed for the conduct of the SFM's functions pursuant to this Part; all aspects of the conduct of fire and emergency training and training programs, including curricula and performance of the SFM's functions pursuant to this Part; prioritization of training throughout the state; recommendations to be made by the SFM to the legislature relative to the SFM’ functions pursuant to this Part; the acceptance of any and all appropriate donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services and their receipt, use, and disposal. The commission shall be apprised of all grant opportunities available to the SFM Fire and Emergency Training Academy and all grant applications submitted on behalf of the academy individually or in conjunction with other institutions or |
| Number of Entity Members: |
Number Authorized: 11
Number Currently Serving: 11 |
| Number of Entity Meetings: |
Actual number in prior year: 8
Estimated number in current year: 12 |
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The Entity is: Active Inactive Not fully organized Disbanded Never fully organized |
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Do members receive per diem, salaries, and/or travel expense reimbursements? Yes No |
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Excluding member per diem, salaries, and travel expense reimbursements, does the entity receive or expend funds? Yes No |
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Entity Member Per Diem: Amount Authorized: $0 per meeting per meeting day per day spent on board business None |
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Total entity member per diem: Prior year actual: $0.00 Current year budgeted: $0.00 |
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Entity Member Salaries: Prior year actual: $0.00 Current year budgeted: $0.00 |
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Entity Member Travel Expense Reimbursement: Prior year actual: $0.00 Current year budgeted: $0.00 |
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Number and Type of Authorized Employee Positions: Classified: 0 Unclassified: 0 Part-time: 0 |
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Entity Fiscal Year End: 4/30 7/31 10/31 Other (identify date) 6/30 9/30 12/31 None |
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Participation in State Employee Benefit Programs: Employees: participate in state retirement system(s) and/or state group insurance program(s) do not participate in state benefit programs Members: participate in state retirement system(s) and/or state group insurance program(s) do not participate in state benefit programs |
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A state agency provides: (Check all that apply and identify the state agency)
Per Diem Payments State Agency: Travel Reimbursements State Agency: Other (explain) State Agency: |
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Is this entity a budget unit or included within a budget unit of the State of Louisiana as defined by LSA-R.S. 39:2? Yes No If yes, identify the budget unit and the budget schedule number below: Budget Unit Name: Budget Schedule Number: |
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| Notes | Mission Statement for the Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission: Our mission is to ensure that those who provide fire and emergency services are educated, trained, and supported at the highest level so that they may protect life, the environment, and property in a safe and efficient manner. We pledge to do so in order to ensure safety and security for the benefit of the citizens of the State of Louisiana. The Louisiana Fire and Emergency Training Commission does not receive, expend, disburse or invest funds. |