• Network with administrative personnel in fire and rescue service jurisdictions throughout the state of North Carolina.
• Attend quarterly meetings at various locations in the state. Participate in planned activities and gain valuable insight into the important work being done by our fire and rescue services.
• Form lasting friendships and become part of an effective support system for fire and rescue administrative professionals across the state.
• Take part in providing an educational channel for administrative professionals to continue to improve their efficiency and elevate their professional status.
• Share and discuss matters of change and of mutual interest as they pertain to all fire and rescue administrative professionals.

Yes, there are three levels of membership: active, associate, and honorary.

An Active Member is defined as NC Fire and Rescue Support Staff and related positions of regularly organized public, governmental and private industrial fire departments.

An Associate Membership is extended to the administrative personnel employed by all other fire service organizations, out-of-state fire departments, or to those employed by a recognized North Carolina fire service academy/school.

Honorary Membership status is automatically attained by any person who has retired and remained an active member in good standing in this Association upon retirement and payment of prescribed dues. Honorary members are entitled to participate fully in the affairs of the Association, including holding elective office and having voting privileges.

Yes. Active Member dues are $50/year, and Associate Member dues are $25/year. If you join via our online payment portal, you will be charged automatically on the anniversary of your joining date.

Each quarterly meeting consists of one or more guest speakers that bring valuable information on fire department business, services, or resources to better assist us…such as pension plans, report deadline dates, upcoming events for chief officers.

For example at a previous meeting, representatives from FLSE and NCSFA came and discussed some of their programs, how they can be of assistance to us, and our individual departments.  There can be a continuing education portion as well, either hands-on and/or instructional.  Depending on what is taught and by whom, it may be possible to earn certificates of completion.  Meetings also include an organization business meeting component as well.

The board is very transparent, with full disclosure of our finances, and organization business.  We strongly encourage members to get involved, provide feedback, take the lead on organized activities, reaching out to other departments, or share of their expertise.