In honor, appreciation and remembrance of the sacrifices made on 09.11.01, The North Carolina State Firefighters' Association takes this moment to say thank you to all First Responders. Putting others before yourself every time you report for duty honors the memory of every first responder we have … [Read more...] about Honoring First Responders on 9/11 – North Carolina First Responder’s Day
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
Ed Shuford was recently recognized by his employer, First National Bank, as a Community Spirit Volunteer Award Winner for 2022. Ed is a volunteer firefighter with Foscoe Fire Department in Watauga County. Along with recognizing volunteer efforts by its employees, First National Bank contributes to … [Read more...] about First National Bank Recognizes Volunteerism
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
*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
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
