North Carolina Fire Marshal's Association

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten.

As members of the fire prevention and public safety community, we understand the meaning of service, duty, and sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Please join us in taking a moment to reflect, remember, and honor our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward.

May we never forget. ❤️🤍💙

05/07/2026

Awards nominations are now open for the prestigious titles of Fire Inspector and Fire Marshal of the Year. This annual recognition is an opportunity to honor those individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, dedication, and professionalism in the field of fire prevention and safety. If yo...

05/06/2026

Great training and collaboration at the 2nd Quarter meeting of the North Carolina Fire Marshals’ Association today. A special thank you to North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal representative David Rittlinger for providing valuable training and insight to our members.

We also want to extend our appreciation to Asheville Fire Department Station 13 and Fire Marshal Bill States for hosting this quarter’s meeting and supporting continued professional development and collaboration within the fire service.

05/05/2026

We are a little late but we would like to thank our 2025 raffle donors.

North Carolina Fire Marshal’s Association would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Reformed Ci**rs and Money Quick Pawn & Guns for generously donating prizes for the 2025 NCFMA Awards Banquet raffle.

Your support helps make this event more enjoyable for our members and guests while contributing to the continued success of the North Carolina Fire Marshal’s Association and its mission to support fire prevention, code enforcement, education, and professional development across our state.

We are grateful for your partnership and generosity.

05/01/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING: FIRE MARSHAL 🚨

Guilford County Emergency Services is looking for a dedicated and experienced Fire Marshal to join our leadership team!

If you are passionate about public safety and have expertise in fire prevention, investigations, inspections, and suppression, we want you to help protect our community.

✅ Lead critical safety initiatives
✅ Serve the citizens of Guilford County
✅ Competitive benefits & retirement

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference. Click the link below to view the full job description, salary details, and requirements.

👉 Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/guilfordnc/jobs/5327924/fire-marshal?keywords=Fire%20Marshal&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

04/30/2026

We had a great meet up in the eastern region yesterday and received an awesome presentation from Todd Iaeger with UL. Sharing information and knowledge is so important to make all of us successful. Thanks to everyone that was able to make it.

04/05/2026

🌅 Easter Reminds Us Why Hope Matters

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.’” – John 11:25 ✝️

Easter is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It reminds us that even after the darkest days, there is always light ahead and purpose in what we do.

In fire prevention, our mission is about more than codes, inspections, and education; it’s about people, families, and communities. Every class taught, every inspection completed, and every life made safer is part of something bigger than ourselves.

As we celebrate this Easter season, may we all be reminded why we serve, why prevention matters, and why our work makes a difference every day.

Wishing all of our members, partners, and communities a safe, blessed, and Happy Easter.

04/01/2026

🚨 Nominations Now Open – 2026 North Carolina Fire Marshals’ Association Awards 🚨

The North Carolina Fire Marshals’ Association (NCFMA) is proud to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2026 NCFMA Awards Banquet. This is an opportunity to recognize the outstanding professionals who demonstrate excellence, dedication, and leadership in fire prevention, inspections, investigations, and community risk reduction across our state.

We encourage agencies, supervisors, and peers to take a moment to nominate those individuals who consistently go above and beyond in service to their communities and the fire service profession.

Award Categories Include:

Eastern Fire Inspector of the Year
Central Fire Inspector of the Year
Western Fire Inspector of the Year
Fire Marshal of the Year
Tom Bender Legacy Award

These awards represent the very best of our profession—individuals who embody professionalism, service, and a commitment to protecting life and property through prevention and education. Recognizing their contributions strengthens our profession and reinforces the values we stand for across North Carolina.

📅 Nominations Open: Today
📅 Nomination Deadline: July 15, 2026

Please take the time to submit a nomination for those deserving of recognition. Your participation ensures that the exceptional work being done across our regions does not go unnoticed.

Let’s celebrate the professionals who make a difference every day.

Please click the link to complete this form.

03/02/2026

Fire Service Legislative Day — Mark Your Calendar!
May 20, 2026 | 8am

📍 Civic Center – 323 W. Jones St., Raleigh

Unity is our greatest tool. We encourage firefighters from across North Carolina to gather for Fire Service Legislative Day to stand united — for our members, our departments, and the generations coming behind us.

Call ahead and schedule a meeting with your local legislators.

🔥Protect firefighter benefits
🔥Strengthen policy that impacts every department
🔥Lead where it matters most

NC Association of Fire Chiefs

02/24/2026

Looking forward to a great week of learning and networking at the Vision 20/20 Symposium 9 in Concord. Members and board staff of the NCFMA are on-site to learn new and better ways to bring safety messaging and techniques to their communities.