The State Fire Marshal Commission is a seven-member commission that supervises the operations of the State Fire Marshal and provides such policy and regulation of the State Fire Marshal as is needed. Commission members are appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma, with the consent of the Oklahoma Senate, and serve staggered five-year terms. Commissioners represent Safety Engineers, State Fire Firefighters, Oklahoma Municipalities, Oklahoma Fire Chiefs, Professional Firefighters, and Oklahoma Electricians.
| Name | Group Represented | Term Expires | Commission Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Abernathy | Safety Engineers | 2012 | |
| Kirk Trekell | Cities and Towns | 2013 | |
| Joe Elam | Career Firefighters | 2013 | |
| Mark Huff | Volunteer Firefighters | 2014 | |
| Paul Gallahar | Governor of Oklahoma | 2015 | Chairman |
| Keith Bryant | Fire Chiefs | 2016 | |
| Cecil Clay | Electrical Workers | 2017 |
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