Fayetteville State University Fire and Emergency Services Administration Program and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Partner with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for the ~9/11 Memorial Stair Climb ~ Climb to Remember The Fayetteville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and … [Read more...] about 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
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
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is currently accepting contributions for Hurricane Florence damage. Contributions will help with immediate unmet needs of Hurricane Florence victims. Contributions are made online by secure link after you submit the webform below. Or text Florence to … [Read more...] about North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
2018 Legislative Day – June 13 The 2018 North Carolina Fire Service Legislative Day will be on June 13th. We will meet at the NC Museum of Natural Life Sciences, 11 West Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601. More details will be posted here and emailed out as the date approaches. Please encourage members … [Read more...] about 2018 Legislative Day – June 13
Congratulations to the recent CPC credentialed & re-credentialed officers from the North Carolina fire service. … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Recent CPC Credentialed and Re-Credentialed Officers
Due to a review of IRS Regulations, the State Treasurers Office has determined that non-governmental fire departments (non-profits) are not eligible to participate in the State Health Plan. Those currently participating will be contacted at some point in the future to transition their coverage to … [Read more...] about State Health Plan for Fire/Rescue Personnel – Updated Contact Info
Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in coordination with the National Volunteer Fire Council, are seeking volunteer firefighters to participate in a study on the health benefits to emergency responders and their families of using the Mediterranean Diet. Participants will … [Read more...] about Firefighter Health Study
The 2017 Fire Service Legislative Day was held May 4, 2017 and had record breaking attendance from across the state. We want to thank everyone who joined us and visited their representatives of the NC House and Senate at the General Assembly. It is hard to imagine what would make a bigger impact … [Read more...] about 2017 Fire Service Legislative Day
