Have you joined the Benevolent Brotherhood yet? It doesn't cost much, and the benefits for your family or loved ones is outstanding! If you want to know more, please call the state office and we will help you.
Just a reminder - Spring is here and with Spring comes the beginning of many great training opportunities which are available to assist you and your service in performing better.
The Legislature is in full force now. If you have any questions concerning bills, benefits or any other legislative related matter, please contact myself, Vice-Commander Buddy White, or Secretary-Treasurer Gordon Joyner at the Association office. Let's help all of our rescue squads and EMS hear the facts!
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With the beginning of spring, a new awakening takes over the land. And as such, the North Carolina General Assembly is now in session and working hard to provide for sensible laws to govern our people by. Already this year there has been legislation introduced to eliminate the N.C. Vehicle Safety Inspection, do away with the requirement for motorcycle riders to wear motorcycle helmets and there is also a bill which will make it a class one felony for anyone to assault another with body fluids and/or wastes. Another bill will increase pension benefits and another will require an open door enrollment for the pension fund.
Your Association is actively tracking this and other legislation on a daily basis. It is your responsibility to be aware of what's going on and make your feelings known, not only to your Association officers, but also to your State Representatives, House and Senate. Our voice must be strong and united if we are to continue to have the growth we experienced in the past years.
Thank you again for the job you do and hopefully you can find time each day to think about those who have gone on before you and paved the way so that your duties might be a little more easier and safer. Don't forget the Brotherhood.
April 11, 12, 13 & April 25, 26, 27, 1997. "Fundamentals of Search & Rescue". Contact Larry Pugh, Ash-Rand Rescue & EMS, PO Box 144, Asheboro, NC 27204-0144, telephone (910) 625-3354 for further information.
April 26 & 27, 1997.......Polk County
July 26 & 27, 1997........Harnett County
September 18, 19 & 20, 1997......Hickory, North Carolina.
Jody Hudson was selected "EMT of the Year" by the Benson Rescue Squad. He was presented a plaque by Chief Hood and Captain Angie Gainey at the squad's annual vehicle raffle on March 7, 1997.
May 2, 3, 4, 1997, Robeson Community College, Lumberton, N.C. This is the premier heavy truck extrication program presented by the Mid-Atlantic Extrication Training Associates.
During "Truckbash" rescue and recovery specialists will deliver 19 1/2 hours of fact-filled, action-oriented learning. This program will detail heavy truck anatomy and extrication techniques. The presenters will share a vast amount of their training, research and experience with only 24 selected attenders.
This is the premier program for anyone involved with the extrication of victims from heavy trucks. Attendance is limited to assure maximum hands-on application of extrication techniques using actual vehicles in realistic situations. In fact, over 60% of the total instructional time involves hands-on learning.
Presenters include specialists in their field, all with a great deal of training and experience. Those presenters have delivered training for some time, in a safe, comprehensive, and personable manner.
For more information please call, Phillip McCorquodale, 800-483-9507 or Scott Johnson, 800-863-0243.
The Third Annual Four Seasons Fire College will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4, 1997 at Blue Ridge Community College. This event is sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College and Henderson County Fire & Rescue Association. Courses to be offered will be:
For more information, call Frank or Delores at (704) 692-3572, ext. 225.
If you have an item to trade-swap-sell or just need to locate an item, please write, call (919) 736-0506 or fax (919) 736-7759 the Association office.
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