North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs
Chief's Quarterly

3rd Quarter

July 13, 2011

Randy Godwin

A Message from the President

 

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 . . .

(Full Story)

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  

By: Kenneth Mullen, Executive Director
  
The North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs was well represented at the 83rd Annual Southeastern Fire Chiefs Conference held in Montgomery, Alabama, June 15 - 18. . . (Full Story)   

Upcoming Events 
 

August 10 - 13, 2011 - Annual Conference - Raleigh Convention Center

2011 Executive Development Program - Charlotte Fire Training Center

Week 1 - September 26 - 30, 2011

Week 2 - October 24 - 28, 2011

November 18 - 20, 2011 - NFA Weekend

February 1 - 5, 2012 - Mid Winter Conference - Concord, NC

February 6 - 8, 2012 - NC Fire and Life Safety Conference - Greenville, NC

May 2012 - NC Fire Rescue Instructors Conference - TBA

August 1 - 4, 2012 - Annual Conference - Raleigh Convention

2012 Mid Winter Conference

The Embassy Suites and Concord Convention Center

February 1 - 5, 2012

 

 

August 10 - 13, 2011  

Raleigh Convention Center

www.ncsfa.com to Register