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
Relief Fund Reports and Submittal of Bank Statements
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
FREEDOM, SPEAKING OUT, AND CARE IN OUR WORDS
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
2019 NCSFA Scholarship and Grant Award Recipients
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
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
Telephone Solicitation Information
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
NCSFA Board Members Honored at the Midwinter Chief’s Conference
The board and staff of the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association are proud to announce that two members of our Board of Directors were honored with prestigious awards at this year NCAFC Midwinter Chief's Conference. Chief Quentin Cash was awarded Volunteer Fire Officer of the Year and Chief … [Read more...] about NCSFA Board Members Honored at the Midwinter Chief’s Conference
A Proactive Approach to Ensuring Mental Wellness – VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report
It's critical we shine a light on the fire and emergency services' emotional and behavioral health problem and emphasize the importance of changing the culture. This 42-page report includes background information, statistics, resources and action items for departments to use toward the mental … [Read more...] about A Proactive Approach to Ensuring Mental Wellness – VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report
