MARCH 2020 Administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program provides death benefits to the eligible survivors of public safety officers who are fatally injured in the line of duty, … [Read more...] about PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE
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
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
Blue Cross NC Announces $8 million Commitment to Rural Health Initiatives Statewide Eight programs fighting opioid epidemic, improving access to care and making communities safer in rural NC to benefit DURHAM, N.C. – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue … [Read more...] about Blue Cross NC Announces $8 million Commitment to Rural Health Initiatives Statewide
As you may be aware, a firefighter and police officer were killed this weekend and another firefighter remains critical in Lubbock (Texas). Because roadway operations are the number one traumatic risk firefighters have, we are providing these reminders and tips to minimize the risk. View tips … [Read more...] about A Joint North American Firefighter Survival Message
