While they are protecting their communities, who is protecting them? Donate now! (Or click here to donate through Crowdrise.) Every day, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel put their lives on the line to protect their communities. But what happens when the tragedy strikes … [Read more...] about NVFC VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER SUPPORT FUND
Tim Bradley When I read the news this morning, and almost every morning the last few years, I couldn’t help but worry about the state of our country, not from a republican or democrat point of view, but from the inability of government to move forward on key issues that we need resolved. We seem … [Read more...] about COMPROMISE AND CONCILIATION
At the NCSFA’s 132nd Annual Meeting and Annual Banquet the Board of Directors and membership honored a special award recipient. Lauren Deer received the Firefighter of the Year award. Lauren, an ordained minister, is from Northern Wake Fire Department and was selected as this years recipient … [Read more...] about NCSFA 2019 Firefighter of the Year
NC General Statutes require the relief fund Treasurer of your local fire department to submit an electronic financial report to the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA) for all of the financial activities that occurred in your relief fund account(s) during the period of July 1, … [Read more...] about Relief Fund Reports and Submittal of Bank Statements
It is apparent that effective communication, both written and spoken, can be an asset in our lives, as well as to those who depend on us, and those who learn from us. Improper communication can have an equal and opposite negative effect. I’m often amazed, and disheartened, at comments made on … [Read more...] about FREEDOM, SPEAKING OUT, AND CARE IN OUR WORDS
Congratulations to the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association's 2019 Scholarship and Grant Award Recipients. A BIG thank you to Atlantic Emergency Solutions for sponsoring $10,000 toward our scholarship program this year! George Horace Moore … [Read more...] about 2019 NCSFA Scholarship and Grant Award Recipients
Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement by the NVFC, IABPFF, IAFC, IAFC/VCOS, iWomen, NAFTD, and NAHFF The purpose of this joint statement is to communicate to all fire and emergency service personnel that the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the International … [Read more...] about Joint Anti-Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Statement
Over the last several weeks and months, the North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association (NCSFA) has received a number of telephone calls from our members and the public pertaining to organizations soliciting funds in support of fire programs, fire related political action committees, and … [Read more...] about Telephone Solicitation Information
