The Firemen's Relief Fund Report has received a facelift. The reports are still due on October 31, but now your forms are submitted electronically. In order to submit your form, you must log into you account … [Read more...] about Relief Fund Reports Due October 31 – New Procedures in Place
Raleigh - On June 6, 2012 a group of firefighters from all across North Carolina converged upon the NC Legislature for the North Carolina State Firemen's Association's Annual Legislative Day. They visited house and senate members, as well as sat in on the vote for an important … [Read more...] about NCSFA Annual Legislative Day Success June 6, 2012
ASHEVILLE – The state Board of Transportation voted unanimously this morning to rename Smoky Park Bridge the Capt. Jeffrey Bowen Bridge in memory of the city firefighter who died in the line of duty last July.“Throughout his career, Captain Jeffrey Scott Bowen brought honor to the City of Asheville … [Read more...] about DOT: Captain Bowen’s Name to go on Smoky Park Bridge
Story via Firenews.net CUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Stoney Point Volunteer Fire Department (SPVFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s self-assessment and accreditation … [Read more...] about Stoney Point Fire Department Internationally Accredited
Since 1998 the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association has been petitioning the IRS to allow career firefighters employed by non-profit fire departments access to the local government retirement system. It was obvious the effort would not be successful so the North Carolina State Firemen’s … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Firemen’s Association Retirement Plan
First Responders Service Team Charities is a non-profit that is supported by the North Carolina Society of Fire Rescue Instructors. The purpose for FRST Charities is to raise money to assist burn victims and their families with aftercare services provided by the UNC – NC Jaycee Burn Center and the … [Read more...] about First Responders Service Team Charities
Transitioning from a volunteer department to a department with part-time or full-time employees can be difficult. NFPA Standards, OSHA Regulations, Federal/State Labor Laws and IRS rules impact a department’s transformation from an all volunteer department to a combination department. The number … [Read more...] about Transitioning to a Combination Department
