PFFPNC

We are saddened by the passing of Rep. Mike Clampitt. He was a true friend to the PFFPNC and a dedicated advocate for firefighters across North Carolina. He will be deeply missed.

LegCon kicked off this week in DC. President Scott Mullins is meeting with legislators to advance important FF legislation. Building relationships with politicians, no matter what side, is an essential part of #unionwork. @IAFFofficial

🔥 Real emergencies don’t give you time to think – they demand action. The #IAFF Fire Ground Survival program prepares members for a Mayday, strengthening prevention & survival skills. ➡️ iaff.org/fire-ground-su… Also offered at iaff.org/strive 👩‍🚒 @SarniaFirefight

🔥🌻 This March, the #IAFF springs forward – 364,143 members united to advance what every #firefighter and emergency medical worker deserves: ✔️ Stronger health protections ✔️ Safer working conditions ✔️ Fair pay ✔️ Better benefits Here's to a season of growth!

The PFFPNC newsletter for February 23-27 is now posted and this week highlights the growing fire apparatus crisis impacting departments nationwide. 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/

🔥 108 Years Strong 🔥 For 108 years, the #IAFF has brought fire fighters and emergency medical workers together to improve safety on the job and raise the standard of the profession. Here’s to the members who came before us – and those carrying it forward today. 🚒💪

🔥The PFFPNC newsletter for 2/16–20 is now posted & spotlights renewed bipartisan efforts to strengthen rail safety following thousands of derailments nationwide. 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/

The newsletter for 2/9 – 13 is posted & highlights leadership opportunities for members through 2 of the IAFF’s premier development programs: Political Training Academy (PTA) & the Advanced Communications Training Academy (ACTA). 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/ for details

🤝 Peer support saves lives. Join the IAFF Center of Excellence for “Building Best Practices in Peer Recruiting and Screening” to learn how to select, train, and sustain strong peer support teams. 📅 Feb. 26 | 🕑 12–1:30 p.m. ET 💻 Register: brnw.ch/21wZZmG

🔥Congratulations to Local 660 President Mike Feneis who graduated from the Harvard Trade Union Program today! 🙌

🔥💪 9 ORGANIZING VICTORIES IN JANUARY! The #IAFF has started 2026 strong by organizing 9 new Locals and departments. Congrats to all new members for joining our great #union! #OrganizeTheSouth #UnionStrong

🚨 #IAFF members, level up your skills! Earn your Pro Board certification at the #StriveforExcellence Summit with five days of intense, hands-on confined space rescue training. ➡️ Real gear. ➡️ Real scenarios. ➡️ Real results. 👉 Save your spot: iaff.org/strive

The Newsletter for 2/2 – 6 is now posted & features a full recap of the E Board meeting in Greensboro, highlighting major statewide priorities including member support, organizing momentum, legislative strategy, & financial planning for the year ahead. 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/

The newsletter for January 26–30 is now posted and highlights a historic win for labor rights in North Carolina as Asheville becomes the first municipality in the state to guarantee union representation for city employees during grievance hearings. 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/

🔥#IAFF members: #NBAW is here. This year's theme, "Burn Prevention Where You Live, Work, and Play," highlights how small safety actions on the job can prevent devastating #burn injuries. Stay safe ➡️ brnw.ch/21wZAQt

Congrats! Get @reshare_app • @iaffofficial 👏🔥The #IAFF is excited to gain an additional seat on the Pro Board Committee on Accreditation following the election of Jamie Burgess, Director of Training and Grants Administration.

Spoke in support of the proposed Asheville City Ordinance yesterday that said union representation in grievance meetings is a right of a grieving Asheville employee. In a huge win for workers, the @CityofAsheville ordinance passed unanimously. @IAFFofficial @PFFPNC @AFLCIO

Kudos to PFFPNC President Scott Mullins for standing up for workers’ rights by supporting Asheville’s proposed city ordinance affirming the right to union representation in grievance meetings. A huge win for #workers, the ordinance passed unanimously. 👏✊

Newsletter for 1/19–23 is now posted & features an important message from President Scott Mullins reminding members that the Mauro T. Messina Educational Scholarship application deadline is January 31. 🔗 pffpnc.org/newsletters/

🔥🚒 Week 4 of #FFCAM – Behavioral Health & Cancer Diagnosis This week, we’re focusing on the behavioral health effects of a cancer diagnosis and the resources that can support #firefighters through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wZoxq