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Response to Proposed Rule by Federal OSHA to Revise 1910.156

Below you will find documents with the North Carolina Fire / Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Organizations Response to Proposed Rule by Federal OSHA to Revise 1910.156, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safety Emergency Response Standard. It is critical that as many departments … [Read more...] about Response to Proposed Rule by Federal OSHA to Revise 1910.156

Take the NVFC’s Survey on OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard

Take the NVFC's Survey on OSHA's Proposed Emergency Response Standard As you may have heard by now, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing an extensive new safety and health standard, titled “Emergency Response,” to replace the existing “Fire Brigades Standard.” … [Read more...] about Take the NVFC’s Survey on OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Response Standard

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation



U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation McLean, Va. - The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 1797). This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop … [Read more...] about U.S. House of Representatives Passes Critical Fire Safety Legislation



North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day

North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day 2024 May 15th was the annual North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day and it was a huge success.  Fire service personnel from across the state came to visit their representatives and advocate for vitally important issues that impact our state's … [Read more...] about North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day

Ask Congress to Act on Proposed OSHA Standard that Could Harm Volunteer Fire Departments

As you may be aware, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking in February for a proposed Emergency Response Standard. If adopted as written, this proposed standard could impose requirements that would be economically infeasible for small … [Read more...] about Ask Congress to Act on Proposed OSHA Standard that Could Harm Volunteer Fire Departments

2024 NCSFA Scholarship & Grant Recipients

  2024 NCSFA Scholarship & Grant Recipients Congratulations to the 2024 NCSFA scholarship & grant recipients.  From the Board & staff of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, we wish you the best of luck with your education and your future.  The fire service and … [Read more...] about 2024 NCSFA Scholarship & Grant Recipients