N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-31A-15

The State Fire Marshal is hereby authorized, directed, and empowered to establish a division to manage and operate a system of insurance for public education property. The State Fire Marshal shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary to provide all details inherent in the insurance of public education property. The State Fire Marshal shall employ any staff necessary, which in his or her opinion is necessary to insure and protect effectively public education property, and he or she shall fix their compensation consistent with the policies of the State Human Resources Commission.