Indian Springs FD Firefighter and NC State Highway Patrol Trooper, Nolan Sanders WRAL reported that Trooper Nolan J. Sanders, 28, a five-year veteran, was going northbound on Interstate 795 when the crash happened in the Pikeville area of Wayne County, near exit 22. Officials said the crash … [Read more...] about Passing of NC State Highway Patrol trooper and Indian Springs FD Firefighter, Nolan Sanders
Attention Members of the NC State Firefighters’ Association: The NCSFA offices have closed, in compliance with recently issued 'Stay at Home' orders, due to concerns over the Covid-19 virus. We are unsure how long the orders will remain enforced so we will remain closed until they are … [Read more...] about NCSFA Offices Closed During COVID-19 “Stay at Home” Orders
As we continue to monitor developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Provident recognizes that our customers could be negatively affected by the impact of this global outbreak. As always, our focus is the safety and well-being of our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve. To … [Read more...] about Provident Coverage for the COVID-19 Response
Town of Newport “The Gateway to the Crystal Coast” Town of Newport Fire Department is accepting applications for full-time FF/EMT-Basic positions. Position works a 48/96 schedule. Our department covers a seventy five square mile area with a steadily increasing call volume of over 2300 in … [Read more...] about Town of Newport Hiring Full-Time FF/EMTs
As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and affect North Carolinians, there has been a few questions arise about the coverage we provide our first responder clients. One of the many features of the VFIS A&S policy is coverage for infectious diseases that result from participation in a … [Read more...] about VFIS ACCIDENT & SICKNESS COVERAGE
STATEMENT FROM CLOYCE ANDERS, CHAIRMAN NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS On behalf of the Board of Directors of the NCVSWCF this statement is issued in order to answer many questions concerning the compensability of exposure to the Coronavirus … [Read more...] about NORTH CAROLINA VOLUNTEER SAFETY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FUND CONCERNING THE CORONAVIRUS
Based on previous guidance by OSHA, used N-95 masks were to be disposed. This mandate was understood to include fit testing. OSHA has stated during this event that agencies “should implement qualitative fit testing to assess adequacy of a respirator fit to minimize destruction of N-95 respirator … [Read more...] about Fit Testing N-95- First Responders
Applications Being Accepted for the National Fire Academy's National Training Weekend ProgramNews and Announcements | March 10, 2020The National Fire Academy's National Training Weekend Program (NTWP) is a two-day on-campus weekend training program open to students nationwide.The next NTWP is … [Read more...] about National Fire Academy National Training Weekend Program
