ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Over six months, the number of North Carolina firefighters reporting cancers to the state's voluntary registry has tripled. Tucked in the state's $25.9-billion-dollar signed budget is a provision that takes firefighters from having the fewest to some of the … [Read more...] about Cancer Benefits for North Carolina Firefighters
*CONGRATULATIONS NC FIRE SERVICE* Cancer Insurance Legislation For the NC Fire Service Becomes Reality The Firefighters Fighting Cancer Insurance program has been included in the Legislative Budget negotiated by both Chambers of the General Assembly and will become law when signed … [Read more...] about Cancer Insurance Legislation For the NC Fire Service Becomes Reality
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
BY REP. PATRICK MCHENRY (R-N.C.), OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 10/27/21 06:00 AM EDT THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THE HILL As the congressman for the 10th District of North Carolina, I am proud to support those who are on the front lines of … [Read more...] about Supporting our hometown heroes
North Carolina First Responder Day September 11 Raleigh— In 2017 the NC General Assembly designated September 11thof each year as First Responder Day, making it an official State holiday. The date of September 11thwas chosen in recognition of the monumental sacrifices made by first … [Read more...] about September 11th – First Responder Day
Below is a letter from the Amtrak Police Chief and the Operation Lifesaver Inc, Executive Director inviting you to join us throughout the week and post the provided rail safety messages on your websites and social media platforms. Inside the letter, please find the link to register for this event … [Read more...] about Rail Safety Week this September 20-26
At the NCSFA’s 134th Annual Meeting and Annual Banquet the Board of Directors and membership honored a special award recipient. Jonathan Landen received the Firefighter of the Year award. Chief Landen currently serves on two departments, as Chief on Fountain and as a Firefighter on Farmville FD. It … [Read more...] about 2021 North Carolina State Firefighter of the Year Recipient, Jonathan Landen
The North Carolina State Firefighters' Association swore in its 134th President, Chief Quentin Cash, on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Chief Cash was sworn in by his father, NCSFA's 113th President, Chief Jeff Cash, making them the first ever father/son presidents the association has had in its 134 year … [Read more...] about Chief Quentin Cash Sworn in as 2021/2022 NC State Firefighters’ Association President
