As my time working at NCSFA full time ends, it’s difficult to look back and not think of all the giants of the NC Fire service I’ve worked with over the years. Our staff at NCSFA, all heroes with a servant attitude, the Board members over the last decade who contribute so much time and effort, and … [Read more...] about Parting the Company of Fire Service Giants
If your Department Participates in the Volunteer Safety Workers Compensation Program, here is an update regarding premiums for the upcoming year. Although we continue to encourage fire departments to budget for Workers Compensation Costs each year, it has been brought to our attention … [Read more...] about WORKERS COMPENSATION UPDATE FROM NCSFA
Federal Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 - 119th Session of Congress Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. has Introduced HR 2382 in the 119th Congress, Titled “First Responder Retirement Parity Act”. This is the bill that would allow career firefighters on 501(c) Fire and Rescue/EMS … [Read more...] about Federal Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 – 119th Session of Congress
Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session # 9 There have been several new bills introduced that will affect the fire and emergency services, as well as citizen safety. (See complete list of bills at the end of this Update) Here are a two specific ones of higher … [Read more...] about Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session # 9
Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #7 One of our priority bills was heard yesterday in the House Rules, HB 37, and received a unanimous favorable report and will move move to the House Floor for passage. House Bill 37: - Increases the Fire and Rescue Pension … [Read more...] about Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #7
Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #5 The 2025/2026 Legislative Session in full swing and we are tracking several bills in the House and Senate. HB 276 which is a Companion Bill to Senate Bill 226, was introduced yesterday, and again would provide that … [Read more...] about Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #5
Reminder: LEGISLATIVE DAY 2025 SCHEDULED APRIL 30th, 2025 Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #4 The 2025/2026 Legislative Session in full swing and we are tracking several bills in the House and Senate. * A Cancer Bill (Senate Bill … [Read more...] about Legislative Update for the 2025/2026 Session #4
