Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in coordination with the National Volunteer Fire Council, are seeking volunteer firefighters to participate in a study on the health benefits to emergency responders and their families of using the Mediterranean Diet. Participants will … [Read more...] about Firefighter Health Study
Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory HOW TO HELP DISASTER SURVIVORS IN TEXAS August 29, 2017 The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector … [Read more...] about How to Help Disaster Survivors in Texas
At the NCSFA's 130th Annual Meeting and Annual Banquet the Board of Directors and membership honored two special award recipients. John Powell (pictured in the center of the top photo) received the Firefighter of the Year award. Firefighter Powell is from Winston-Salem Fire Department and was … [Read more...] about 2017 NCSFA Award Winners
NC General Assembly creates a legal holiday in North Carolina called First Responders Day, on September 11th. … [Read more...] about September 11th, First Responders Day
The North Carolina State Firefighters' Association Board and Staff are proud to announce the 2017 Scholarship and Grant recipients. NCSFA awards $252,000 in scholarships and grants divided amongst our 3 regions. The scholarships and grants are awarded to qualified NCSFA member firefighters and … [Read more...] about 2017 NCSFA Scholarship and Grant Recipients
The 2017 Fire Service Legislative Day was held May 4, 2017 and had record breaking attendance from across the state. We want to thank everyone who joined us and visited their representatives of the NC House and Senate at the General Assembly. It is hard to imagine what would make a bigger impact … [Read more...] about 2017 Fire Service Legislative Day
The Office of the NC State Firefighters’ Association suffered extensive damage due to a fire in a six story lightweight construction building being built across the street. It was a five alarm fire for the City of Raleigh and their crews did a fantastic job. The office has sustained significant … [Read more...] about Damage to the NCSFA Office from Downtown Raleigh Fire
News on Your Public Safety Answering Points (Communication Centers) Greg Hauser represents the NC Fire Service on the State 911 Board. In an effort to keep the fire service engaged and make local dispatch centers effective for the fire service, he suggest involvement at the local level … [Read more...] about News on Your Public Safety Answering Points (Communication Centers)
