News from North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Chief's Quarterly

4th Quarter

October 3, 2011

A Message from the President

Len Needham

Back in the office after a wonderful South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo in Raleigh and I can't help but think of all the new top of the line equipment that was on display. Pumpers, Rescue Trucks, Tankers, Aerials, and Brush Trucks with all the upgrades added to make them top of the line, long lasting vehicles for each of their respective departments. These vehicles are what the fire service needs to get the job done in a safe and efficient way. Yet, each day there are teams of . . . (full story)

"Wait Until Next Year"

By: Kenneth Mullen, Executive Director

HB 538 - LGERS Law Enforcement Officer Disability Retirement Benefits for Line of Duty Injuries

We heard it first in 1987 when the supplemental retirement benefit and the mandatory 401(k) bills were passed for law enforcement officers - "Wait until next year". Twenty-four years and we're still waiting. The change is that cities in some cases are reducing 401(k) benefits for all employees and others offer . . . (full story)

Chief Davie Summey Elected as Treasurer

By: Kenneth Mullen, Executive Director

Cedar Mountain Fire Department Chief Davie Summey was elected Treasurer for the NC Association of Fire Chiefs during the Annual Conference held at the Raleigh Convention Center in August 2011.
Chief Summey replaces long time Treasurer Donald Whitaker who
served our Association for 24 years. The position is elected to serve
for three years. Chief Summey is also . . . (full story)

Division Chief Mike Stallings Recipient of Ronny Jack Coleman - Leadership Legacy Award

By: Meagan Hinkle, City of Rocky Mount PIO

The City of Rocky Mount is pleased to announce that Division Chief Mike Stallings of the Rocky Mount Fire Department is the 2011 recipient of the Ronny Jack Coleman - Leadership Legacy Award presented by the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE) . . . (full story)

Be Sure to Register Early for the
2012 Mid Winter Conference

The Embassy Suites and Concord Convention Center

February 1 - 5, 2012

For more information and links to all forms, please click below and visit our
2012 Mid-Winter Conference Webpage

Be sure to submit your nomination for Fire Chief of the Year

Upcoming Events

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

April 16 - 20, 2012 - NC Fire Prevention School - Kure Beach, NC

May 2012 - NC Fire Rescue Instructors Conference - TBA

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

North Carolina Association of Fire Chiefs

Rocky Mount, NC 27804