JACKSONVILLE – Fire fighters with the Jacksonville Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 4249 hand delivered brand-new, American-made coats to approximately 50 children. The donations are a portion of 400 coats the Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics of North Carolina purchased through Firefighters Coats for Kids, and divided among several [...]

The 2013 PFFPNC Convention wrapped today at the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord.  The day mainly revolved around resolutions. Delegates approved to adopt a resolution that was introduced this morning by Asheville Local 865 and Winston-Salem Local 682 to establish the Frank D. Stevens Training Division. The Training Division will plan, schedule and execute [...]

Everyone returned to Great Wolf Lodge Tuesday for the second day of the PFFPNC Convention. The day began with the honor of hearing from IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger and General Secretary/Treasurer Tommy Miller. Schaitberger spoke on the stable membership numbers and the importance of continued growth. He encouraged everyone not to get [...]

Nearly 100 delegates , staff, vendors and guests were in attendance for the first day of the 2013 PFFPNC Convention at Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. The morning began at 8:30 with Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem. Concord Mayor Scott Padgett, Concord Chief Ray Allen, Concord Division Chief Curtis Teague and [...]

Greenville Local 1867 Vice President and Fire Fighter Lisa Davis-Christ has filed a lawsuit against the city of Greenville, alleging the city violated her constitutional rights. Local 1867 also is a plaintiff in the suit. Davis-Christ said she was “subjected to unjustified disciplinary action in the form of a probationary period and denied a promotion [...]

The Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters, Local 682, will be teaming up with Emmy Award winning Producer / Director and Animator Art Leonardi to bring Beetle Bug and friends to the children at Brenner Children’s Hospital. This Sunday, February 23, the Winston-Salem Professional Fire Fighters and Animator Art Leonardi will be visiting with the [...]