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MCFR Fire and EMS Advisory Board

Marion County Commissioners appointed an eight-member Fire and EMS Advisory Board in January, 2009 to serve as a liaison between Marion County Commissioners and citizens with regards to fire rescue and EMS services. The board meets on a quarterly basis at 3 p.m. at MCFR Headquarters in the Information Systems Training Room located at 2631 SE 3rd Street in Ocala. The meetings are held in the Sunshine and open to the public.

Fire and EMS Advisory Board Resolution

Fire and EMS Advisory Board Minutes

Board Members	Appointed	Term Expires

Adam Woods	November 2010	November 2013
Butch Verrando	July 2009	November 2012
Chief Bradd Clark	February 2012	January 2013
Paul Clark	January 2009	January 2013
Patricia Gabriel	November 2010	November 2013
Randy McVay	September 2011	November 2012
Dr. Frank Fraunfelter	Marion County Medical Director	No Term Limit
Lance Hill	February 2012	November 2012

Fire and EMS Advisory Board Goals:

Improve communication and foster cooperation between county commissioners and citizens with regards to fire rescue services

Analyze and oversee fire rescue's budget

Investigate citizens' concerns

Anticipate potential problems and find viable solutions

Educate the public on how MCFR spends taxpayer money

Offer support to Fire Chief M. Stuart McElhaney and fire rescue personnel

Make recommendations to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners