Paul Brooks Treasurer North Carolina State Firemen's Association in 2000

NCSFA Leadership Achievements

- Advocated for conference improvements – educational opportunities increased from 4 to 27
- First professionally facilitated Board planning retreat
- Led the development and implementation of first Strategic Plan
- Appointed Task Force that is revamping Fire College Curriculum
- Appointed Task Force for “Vision 2000”
- Appointed Personnel Task Force that reorganized staff positions and recommended new personnel
- Conducted focus groups in every region to seek out and involve membership in setting direction of organization
- Advocated for an Investment Policy and professional Investment Management
- Brokered the “Umbrella Agency” concept and was liaison for the Hazardous Materials Responders Association to become the first partner
- Delivered the annual “Making a Difference” class, developing leadership skills for North Carolina’s fire service
- Held first Board meetings at regional association meetings

Brief Biography

Paul is a native of Greensboro. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Waller, just three months after graduation in 1972. They have two sons. Jamie is a naval aviator, flying the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. Jamie gave Paul and Kathy their first daughter (in-law), Laurie, in April 1999. Jeremy lives at home and loves to attend the Annual Fire Conference and other meetings of the Association.

Paul joined the Greensboro Fire Department in 1974. He has served in every division of the department. He is an Assistant Fire Chief and currently serves as Planning and REsearch Officer. He was Project Leader for both the Class 1 ISO review and International Fire Accreditation.

Paul has always been involved in the community serving in leadership roles for the United Way, Association for Retarded Citizens, March of Dimes, school PTA's and youth athletics. He is active in professional organizations as a member of the NCSFA, NCAFC, CFAI, NFPA, IAFC, and the Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs. He has served as President of the Piedmont Firemen's Association, President of the North Carolina State Firemen's Association, and is chair and/or a member of several technical working groups of the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). He was recently appointed as a CFAI Commissioner representing fire departments serving populations of 100,000 to 249,999.

How To Contact Me

Please e-mail me by using the e-mail bar below or e-mail me at paul.brooks@ci.greensboro.nc.us. You may also give me a call at (336) 412-5712. I am very interested in your comments, concerns, or questions about my campaign, or any other issues concerning the fire service in our state. My mailing address is:

Asst. Chief Paul D. Brooks
Greensboro Fire Department
1514 N. Church Street
Greensboro, NC 27405

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