To: All NC Fire Service Personnel RE: Explanation of Position on SB 409 The Board of the NC State Firefighters Association has issued a letter of support to the Governor for SB 409, along with the NC Association of Fire Chiefs, because our Cancer Insurance Protection for … [Read more...] about Explanation of Position on SB 409

First Responder’s Day 09.11.23
On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people were killed in a terrorist attack, 343 of them were firefighters. Countless survivors suffer illnesses from the attack ranging from physical and emotional trauma to cancers and so much more. In honor, appreciation, and remembrance of the sacrifices made on … [Read more...] about First Responder’s Day 09.11.23

2023 NCSFA Firefighter of the Year and Valor Award Recipients
At the NCSFA’s 136th Annual Meeting and Annual Banquet the Board of Directors and membership honored several special award recipients. Chief Leon Apple from Whitest Fire Department was the recipients of one of the five issued Valor Awards of the evening. Chief Apple's actions during a rescue on … [Read more...] about 2023 NCSFA Firefighter of the Year and Valor Award Recipients

Reminder to Ask Congress to Fully Fund the AFG and SAFER Grants
Earlier this month, the NVFC sent out an action alert asking you to contact your Senators and Representative requesting that they properly fund and reauthorize Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. This action alert is a … [Read more...] about Reminder to Ask Congress to Fully Fund the AFG and SAFER Grants

NCSFA By-Law Changes To Be Voted on at #SAFRE2023
TO ALL NC FIRE CHIEFS AND NCSFA MEMBERS: As the annual business meeting of the Association approaches at #SAFRE2023 on August 9th – 12th in Raleigh, there are several items of information we need to share with you and your members. The NCSFA Board is recommending several changes to the NCSFA … [Read more...] about NCSFA By-Law Changes To Be Voted on at #SAFRE2023

SHARE THE LOAD PROGRAM
Share the Load™ Support Program for Fire and EMS Most people are aware of the physical demands that first response activities place on firefighters and EMS providers. But it is important to also realize the impact that fighting fires and responding to emergencies has on the mental wellbeing of … [Read more...] about SHARE THE LOAD PROGRAM

2023 NC Fire Service Legislative Day – May 3
NC Fire Service Legislative Day Wednesday, May 3, 2023 NCSFA Office Building 323 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603 The day will begin with a briefing at 8am, passing out of materials and a group photo. Following the group photo we will walk to the Legislative Building for visits to discuss our … [Read more...] about 2023 NC Fire Service Legislative Day – May 3

NVFC Launches First Responder Helpline to Assist Members in Need
NVFC Launches First Responder Helpline to Assist Members in Need Firefighting and emergency response are stressful jobs with high levels of risk and unpredictability. In addition, volunteer responders are often juggling their fire service responsibilities with full time jobs and family commitments. … [Read more...] about NVFC Launches First Responder Helpline to Assist Members in Need