Tim Bradley

Tim has been in the fire service for 48 years. He began his career serving on the Mebane Fire Department, holding the position of Chief for seven years. In 1985, he became Executive Director of the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission, which handles various fire and rescue related programs, including all levels of professional certification and qualification. In 1994, he was promoted to Senior Deputy Commissioner of Insurance in charge of the newly formed Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM). He also served North Carolina as State Fire/Rescue Training Director.

Tim has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, an Associate Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program. He has earned his Credentialed Fire Officer (CFO) from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and is a Fellow with the Institute of Fire Engineers (FIFireE).

Tim Chaired the National Fire Protection Associations Professional Qualification Committee for Fire Instructor for 15 years and served as Chairman of the Board of Governors for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress for 14 year, having served as a Board member for 20 years, and was a Charter member of the Board. He has served on the Board of the International Accreditation Service in the ICC, the Advisory Board of the NC Jaycee Burn Center, and the Commission on Professional Credentialing. He served four years as a Board Member for the National Association of State Fire Marshals. Involved in numerous programs at the national and international level, he has spoken at conferences in South Africa, France, England, and several Canadian Provinces. In 2007 at the request of the National Volunteer Fire Council, he testified before Congress concerning interoperability in emergency radio communications. He is a Certified Fire Investigator, certified as a Fire Officer Level IV, and a certified Fire Instructor.