As of 2014, the advisory board consists of seven members. The advisory board members are:(1) one representative of Minnesota townships, appointed by the Minnesota Association of Townships; (2) two representatives of Minnesota cities, appointed by the League of Minnesota Cities; (3) one representative of Minnesota fire chiefs, who is a fire chief, appointed by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association; (4) two representatives of Minnesota volunteer firefighters, who are active volunteer firefighters, appointed by the Minnesota State Fire Departments Association; and (5) one representative of the Office of the State Auditor, designated by the state auditor.