The 2024 Q2 NC OSFM Quarterly Report is now available. View it at https://www.ncosfm.gov/osfm-quarterly-report-q2-2024.
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NC OSFM is excited to announce a first-time grant opportunity aimed at supporting existing summer camp programs offered by fire departments across our state.
The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announces the continuation and enhancement of the "Firefighters' Health Benefits Pilot Program" as the North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program, effective January 1, 2024.
Watch the video "North Carolina Open Burning Rules — What fire officials need to know" and find more resources at: https://www.deq.nc
Firefighting is without a doubt one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, both mentally and physically. The high demands of the job leave career firefighters susceptible to a wide variety of health issues due to this constant exposure to stress.
The Office of State Fire Marshal has a new Division: Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF).
The North Carolina Technical Rope School, held in cooperation with NC Association of Rescue and EMS, Rowan Cabarrus Community College & Charlotte Motor Speedway, happening this Fall, is now open for registration!
The Quarterly Report for July 2022 has been posted!
New requirements in Session Law 2022-8 requiring criminal history record checks of applicants for position with a fire department.