News from North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Chief's Quarterly

3rd Quarter

July 13, 2011

Greetings from the NC Association of Fire Chiefs, I hope you are enjoying the summer with your family and you've had a great vacation or on the brink of one. . . (Full Story)

A Salute and Thank You to a Friend of the North Carolina Fire Service

Each of us can recall a person or persons who have impacted us personally and professionally during our years in the fire service. Donald Whitaker is one of those rare individuals who will live in our hearts and minds as long as there is a fire service in North Carolina. . . . (Full Story)

Three Candidates for Treasurer Position to be Presented at the Annual Conference

The Board of Directors for the North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs is pleased to announce that we have three candidates who have expressed interest in pursuing the Treasurer seat being vacated by Chief Donald Whitaker after 24 years of serving in the position . . . (Full Story)

State Competition for Fire and Life Safety

By: Gary Styers, Fire Marshal, Mooresville Fire-Rescue

On April 19, 2011, 4th and 5th grade students from across the state gathered to compete in the 4th Annual North Carolina State Fire and Life Safety Bowl . . .

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City of Wilson Passes Ordinance Requiring High End Heat Limiting Technology on Electric Coil Cooking Devices in Tax Supported Housing

By: Randy Godwin, President, North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Back in October 2010, we made you aware of a new cooking technology designed to eliminate stove top cooking fires on electric coil stoves. Our association passed a resolution endorsing this technology as well as the NCSFA and the State of Virginia Fire Chiefs. . . . (Full Story)

North Carolina Leadership Recognized at Southeastern Association of Fire Chiefs Conference