Share the Load™ Support Program for Fire and EMS Most people are aware of the physical demands that first response activities place on firefighters and EMS providers. But it is important to also realize the impact that fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental wellbeing of … [Read more...] about SHARE THE LOAD PROGRAM
NVFC Launches First Responder Helpline to Assist Members in Need Firefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. In addition, volunteer responders are often juggling their fire service responsibilities with full time jobs and family commitments. … [Read more...] about NVFC Launches First Responder Helpline to Assist Members in Need
With guidance from a team of scientists that included a University of Miami public health researcher, the World Health Organization’s cancer division reclassified firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogenic profession. There’s no question that becoming a firefighter is a dangerous job. But beyond the … [Read more...] about Firefighter Occupation Elevated to Highest Classification for Cancer Risk
On May 25th, 2022, the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association hosted the 2022 NC Fire Service Legislative Day. Firefighters from all across the state gathered in unity to say thank to our legislators for the support they gave us by passing the much needed cancer legislation … [Read more...] about NC Fire Service Legislative Day 2022
For information and all you need to know about the North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Coverage, click on the image below or follow this link: … [Read more...] about North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Coverage
SCOPE OF DUTY CONCERNING BENEFITS Tim Bradley, Executive Director Chief, it is an important task to ensure that all your department benefits are available to your members and that all your departmental job-related functions fall within a Scope of Duty that is established for your members. When … [Read more...] about For Fire Chiefs: SCOPE OF DUTY CONCERNING BENEFITS
A video was developed by Drs. Daniel Patterson PHD NRP, Francis Guyette MD MPH, and Christian Martin-Gill MD MPH from the University of Pittsburgh Department of Emergency Medicine. The work was supported by the following Intergovernmental Personnel ACT (IAP) agreements from the National Institute … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Resources for EMS & Fire First Responders and Clinicians
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
