N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-84-41: State Fire Marshal to maintain database of reports; fire department identification numbers.

(a) Working with the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association, the State Fire Marshal shall develop and maintain a database of the information reported under G.S. 58-84-40(b) and the certifications filed under G.S. 58-84-46.

(b) The State Fire Marshal shall issue to each fire department within the State a unique fire department identification number (FDID) that shall be used by the State Fire Marshal and the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association to coordinate database records and reports. (2014-64, s. 1(a); 2016-51, s. 6; 2017-99, s. 2(b); 2023-151, s. 11.38(a).)