POTENTIAL CHANGES TO FEDERAL PSOB BILL TO INCLUDE CANCER BENEFITS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CONGRESS MEMBERS (US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS AND US SENATORS) AND ASK THEM TO SUPPORT (H.R. 1719/S. 930) Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. (H.R. 1719/S. 930) Honoring Our Fallen Heroes … [Read more...] about Potential Changes to Federal PSOB Bill to Include Cancer Benefits
Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Now a Reality July 1, 2025 UPDATED INFORMATION - Please Note New Date for Pension Increase Implementation as Ammended by Session law 2024-42 SB 319 Signed by the Governor and Now Session Law SL 2024-29 (Bill Also Includes an Increase in Fire … [Read more...] about Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Now a Reality
Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Now a Reality Effective July 1, 2025 SB 319 Headed to the Governor for Signature (Bill Also Includes an Increase in Fire and Rescue Workers Pension) With assistance from Legislators like Senator Jim Perry, Representative John Bell, and … [Read more...] about Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Now a Reality
Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Closer to Reality (Bill Also Includes an Increase in Fire and Rescue Workers Pension) With assistance from Legislators like Senator Jim Perry, Representative John Bell, and Representative Julia Howard who all spoke at our Legislative Day, our … [Read more...] about Permanent Funding for Firefighter Cancer Benefits Closer to Reality
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
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
LEGISLATIVE DAY 2024 A HUGE SUCCESS Close to 200 Fire Personnel were here to visit their members. The Halls of the Legislative Buildings were full. Thanks to all who came. WE NEED TO CONTINUE THE WORK DONE WEDNESDAY. CALL YOUR SENATORS AND HOUSE … [Read more...] about LEGISLATIVE DAY 2024 – In the Books
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
