Inadequate staffing of fire apparatus is IRRESPONSIBLE. Support #nfpa1710 for New Hanover County firefighters. #burnout #safety #nistresearch #publicservice #accountability PFFPNC PFFPNC 4th District International Association of Fire Fighters

Greensboro city council members are set to vote on a resolution opposing #HB470 Tues, May 2 They are voting whether to allow city workers basic rights & job security or to maintain status quo which does not include either of these Let them know you support workers! #Solidarity

Firefighters were there for @VoteThurm, marikay abuzuaiter, Nancy Hoffmann, Goldie Wells, and Zack Matheny. Now, we're sounding the alarm and need your support to ensure that every City of Greensboro employee is treated with dignity and respect. Please support HB 470! #NCpol Greensboro's Bravest

The PFFPNC e-newsletter for May 1-5 is now posted and includes a report from the FSPPFF in which our PFFPNC president and new S/T attended, as well as the sad news from Local 3137 of the passing of a former president. READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

Senior Firefighter Scott William Hinson Concord Fire Department North Carolina City of Concord Fire Department Cabarrus Professional Firefighters Association #FireHero2023

Senior Firefighter J Sorrell Thomas Concord Fire Department North Carolina @concordncfire Cabarrus Professional Firefighters Association #FireHero2023

Brothers and Sisters from IAFF Local660 working hard for the citizens of Charlotte today! Cabarrus Professional Firefighters Association and Mecklenburg County Professional Firefighters members helping backfill the city during this massive event. Stay safe everyone!

Jane Monreal, thank you for bringing attention to the staffing crisis happening in Town of Harrisburg. It’s not safe for our firefighters or the community they serve. International Association of Fire Fighters Senator Paul Newton Diamond Staton-Williams wcnc.com/article/news/l…

A very dangerous staffing issue w/ no end in sight. Town of Harrisburg Town Mgr, who is #PlayingWithFire, says they “did not see a break in service” when the station was closed…Retain your firefighters. Treating them well would be a great start. Jane Monreal Cabarrus Professional Firefighters Association

During tonight’s Town of Harrisburg town council meeting we were repeatedly called a “special interest group” the International Association of Fire Fighters and the PFFPNC are labor union that supports firefighters when municipalities won’t. Retain your firefighters, pay a living wage! #pffpnc #iaff

ICYMI: The PFFPNC e-newsletter for July 3-7 is posted and includes details of recent fundraiser and awareness news from area Locals. READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

The Acabou and Brooks families are proud of the lives well lived by Augie and Bear, and equally proud of their brave service to the citizens of Newark. Nothing hallowed the grounds of this city more than the sacrifice they made. (2/3)

It is this Union’s mission to ensure the legacy of their sacrifice is a safer Newark and safer Newark firefighters. To assert that our efforts are divisive is a fallacy. The Newark firefighters have never been more united in making Newark safer. (3/3)

“We have studies that show that that peak shed from our turnout gear over time is deposited in our fire stations and brought home with us,” said Neil. “It is an absolute threat, risk, and concern for fire fighters. fal.cn/3zPBO

-Lateral hire with two years experience -Advanced EMT -Firefighter II promotion test -One time sign-on bonus -Yearly longevity pay -More hours worked (2912) Less smoke and mirrors Town of Harrisburg Let’s just pay a fair living wage! PFFPNC International Association of Fire Fighters #unionstrong

The PFFPNC e-newsletter for July 9-14 includes the sad news out of Newark where we lost two brothers. There's also news that PFFPNC President Scott Mullins has requested campaign training ahead of the 2024 election season. READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

The PFFPNC e-newsletter for July 17-21 is now posted and includes a recap of the 12th District IAFF Conference held earlier this week, as well as the announcement of this year's "Know Your Rights" class to be held in Raleigh in August. READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

#KansasCityKS #FirstDeputyFireChief has been placed on administrative leave amid allegations of a hostile work environment. This follows an extensive investigation. #Firefighters #FireDepartment firehouse.com/53067406/

The PFFPNC e-newsletter for July 24-28 includes the IAFF's recommendations for preventing lithium-ion battery fires, as well as the announcement of the agenda deadline for the upcoming PFFPNC E-board meeting to be held in late August. READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

This is a historic moment for #firefighters as the IAFF works with Congress to eliminate forever chemicals from our protective gear. Let's get it done now! fal.cn/3ArJV