VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED You are invited to participate in the project: Understanding the Role of Training on Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention. This project was funded by the Fire Protection Research Foundation (part of NFPA) and is being conducted by researchers from … [Read more...] about Volunteer Firefighter Survey: Understanding the Role of Training on Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention
Attention: We need everyone’s assistance again to let OSHA know that the proposed amendments to the 1910.156 Emergency Response Standards will place a tremendous strain financially on volunteer, combination, and smaller municipal fire departments. Just like the comment period that ran from … [Read more...] about Comments on OSHA Proposed Amendments to 1910.156 Emergency Response Standards
December 6, 2024 — The Board of Directors of The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Barry Overman as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective January 21, 2025. Chief Overman brings a wealth of experience from years in various … [Read more...] about The North Carolina State Firefighters’ Association Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
Fire Marshals and Fire Chiefs: House Bill 315, Various Arson Law Changes, was ratified this week, signed by the Governor, and became Chapter Law 2022-8. The bill makes several changes to NC Law regarding Arson and Unlawful Burning, changes and adds some definitions, and changes penalties on … [Read more...] about HB 315 – Various Arson Law Changes
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
Mark your calendars for May 25, 2022 Wednesday, May 25th is Legislative Day. Call your Representative and Senator, let them know you're coming, and set-up a good time to present them with their gift. The General Assembly should be coming in the week before to finish out the 2021/2022 session with … [Read more...] about Legislative Day 2022 – May 25th
Mark your calendars for May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 we will come together once again for the annual Fire Service Legislative Day. This is the time to make your voices heard by visiting your representatives so the vitally important issues facing the fire service in North Carolina can be discussed in … [Read more...] about Legislative Day – May 25, 2022
Mark your calendars Wednesday, May 25th for Legislative Day. The General Assembly will be coming in the week before to finish out the 2021/2022 session with their traditional short session. This year we want to utilize our visits with an appreciation visit and gift for their passage of the … [Read more...] about 2022 Fire Service Legislative Day – May 25th
