NC retirement boards approve contribution-stabilization policies
State retirement boards approved contribution-stabilization policies for pension funds serving firefighters, rescue squad workers and National Guard members.
Firefighters
State Fire Marshal Mike Causey organizes statewide smoke alarm canvass to prevent fire deaths
As the number of fire deaths rises in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey has organized a team of firefighters and volunteers to be out in force this weekend -- not to battle a blaze or answer medical calls, but to distribute and install free smoke alarms in neighborhoods across the state.
McHenry Joins Legislation Supporting Volunteer Firefighters
Yesterday, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) joined Congressman George Holding (NC-02) in introducing legislation allowing full-time nonprofit firefighters and emergency medical service workers to join a state or local retirement system. "Here in the Tenth District our full-time volunt