On May 25th, 2022, the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association hosted the 2022 NC Fire Service Legislative Day. Firefighters from all across the state gathered in unity to say thank to our legislators for the support they gave us by passing the much needed cancer legislation … [Read more...] about NC Fire Service Legislative Day 2022
Mark your calendars for May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 we will come together once again for the annual Fire Service Legislative Day. This is the time to make your voices heard by visiting your representatives so the vitally important issues facing the fire service in North Carolina can be discussed in … [Read more...] about Legislative Day – May 25, 2022
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A video was developed by Drs. Daniel Patterson PHD NRP, Francis Guyette MD MPH, and Christian Martin-Gill MD MPH from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine. The work was supported by the following Intergovernmental Personnel ACT (IAP) agreements from the National Institute … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Resources for EMS & Fire First Responders and Clinicians
Firefighters Fighting Cancer is currently included in the proposed Legislative Budget negotiated by both Chambers of the General Assembly. Call your Senate and House Representatives and ask them to vote to pass the final version of the budget this week with this provision. This is a Cancer … [Read more...] about Cancer Insurance Legislation For the NC Fire Service Included in Legislative Budget Up for Vote This Week
The North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day is May 5th. It is critical we show our support and let our Representatives know what the key issues are for the fire service in North Carolina. Please plan to attend and make our voices heard. When: May 5, 2021 Where: NC Department of … [Read more...] about North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day – May 5, 2021
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant program distributes funding through state foresters to local fire departments to help them prepare to fight wildland fire. Representatives Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Mike Bost (R-IL) are circulating a sign-on letter seeking a $1 million increase for VFA in FY … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Help Volunteer Fire Departments Fight Wildland Fire!
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act waives a requirement that volunteer fire departments receive at least 25% of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funding to purchase PPE to protect personnel from exposure to COVID-19. Use the NVFC's Legislative Action … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Restore Volunteer Fire Department Funding Protections in the HEROES Act!
