(a) There is created the Office of Fire Protection Services which shall be under the supervision and direction of the Director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.
(b) The Director of the Office of Fire Protection Services, who shall be employed by the Director of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, shall have the responsibility to carry out the administrative functions and directives of the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board.
(c) The Director of the Office of Fire Protection Services may employ personnel as may be authorized by law to carry out the duties of the office.