A Message from NCSFA's Board President, Captain Doug Bissette, Pinetown VFD I can still remember being in between classes when we began hearing about what was happening in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. At the time, we didn’t fully understand what we were watching. But we knew … [Read more...] about 9/11: 25 Years Later, We Still Remember…
Captain Brandon Jones Named 2026 Firefighter of the Year Captain Brandon Jones of the Goldsboro Fire Department has been named the 2026 North Carolina Firefighter of the Year. Jones received the award during the 139th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, held in … [Read more...] about Captain Jones Named 2026 Firefighter of the Year
Inaugural Class Inducted into the Timothy L. Bradley Hall of Fame The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association inducted the inaugural class of the Timothy L. Bradley Hall of Fame during its 139th Annual Meeting, held last week at the South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE … [Read more...] about 2026 Inaugural Class Inducted into the Timothy L. Bradley Hall of Fame
Captain Doug Bissette Inducted as 100th President of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Captain Doug Bissette of the Pinetown Volunteer Fire Department was inducted as the 100th President of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association during the Association’s 139th … [Read more...] about Doug Bissette Sworn in as President at SAFRE 2026
The 2026 Fire Service Legislative Day was a tremendous success last week, bringing together more than 200 members of North Carolina's fire service to engage with state lawmakers and advocate for issues important to our communities and first responders. We were honored to hear remarks from four … [Read more...] about North Carolina Fire Service Leaders Engage Lawmakers at Annual NC Fire Service Legislative Day
Congratulations to the 2026 NCSFA Scholarship and Grant Recipients On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association, we are proud to recognize and congratulate this year’s recipients. Whether you are continuing your education or advancing your … [Read more...] about 2026 NCSFA Scholarship and Grant Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 11, 2025 North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Honors First Responders on September 11 Raleigh, N.C. – On September 11, 2001, the nation suffered a devastating terrorist attack that claimed 2,977 lives, including 343 firefighters. In the years … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Honors First Responders on September 11
Honoring a Legacy in North Carolina’s Fire Service The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association is proud to announce that the Hall of Fame Award will now bear the name of one of the most influential leaders in our state’s fire service history — the Timothy Lynn Bradley Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Timothy Lynn Bradley Hall of Fame Award – Honoring a Legacy in North Carolina’s Fire Service
