Story via Firenews.net CUMBERLAND COUNTY – The Stoney Point Volunteer Fire Department (SPVFD) has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission of Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s self-assessment and accreditation … [Read more...] about Stoney Point Fire Department Internationally Accredited
North Carolina State Firemen’s Association Retirement Plan
Since 1998 the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association has been petitioning the IRS to allow career firefighters employed by non-profit fire departments access to the local government retirement system. It was obvious the effort would not be successful so the North Carolina State Firemen’s … [Read more...] about North Carolina State Firemen’s Association Retirement Plan
First Responders Service Team Charities
First Responders Service Team Charities is a non-profit that is supported by the North Carolina Society of Fire Rescue Instructors. The purpose for FRST Charities is to raise money to assist burn victims and their families with aftercare services provided by the UNC – NC Jaycee Burn Center and the … [Read more...] about First Responders Service Team Charities
Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters can be challenging. Family and professional commitments along with challenges of being a firefighter can make it difficult to attract and keep volunteers. The National Volunteer Fire Council has excellent resources to help your department recruit … [Read more...] about Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Transitioning to a Combination Department
Transitioning from a volunteer department to a department with part-time or full-time employees can be difficult. NFPA Standards, OSHA Regulations, Federal/State Labor Laws and IRS rules impact a department’s transformation from an all volunteer department to a combination department. The number … [Read more...] about Transitioning to a Combination Department
