The Raleigh City Council on Monday passed the fiscal year 2023 $1.4 billion budget, which includes raises for police officers and firefighters, but not as much as they hoped for. cbs17.com/news/local-new…

Looks like there is some healthy competition in the Hickory-Metro "4-County Statistical Area!" There is still plenty of room for wage improvements in the mill town foothills region. Cities are realizing great firefighters are not easily replaced as previously believed... PFFPNC

Greensboro's firefighters won big with the passage of the FY22-23 budget. Even in non-collective bargaining environments, unions can move the dial and make big wins for our members & their families. #UnionYes #OrganizeTheSouth greensboro-nc.gov/Home/Component…

Sworn fire and police personnel will also receive market adjustments averaging 7.4 percent and 5.7 percent respectively, across all ranks.

The Greensboro's Bravest was heavily engaged during the city's budget process. We met w/ council members, dept. heads, city staff, & the city manager. Even in tough, anti-union environments w/o a contract, unions can win big. It takes engaged, informed, & committed members & a strategic plan

Got an opportunity to meet with NC Department of State Treasurer and hear him discuss the state of our pension fund. While the economy is struggling, PFFPNC members pension is strong!

@Josh_PFFPNC, thank you for representing PFFPNC & constantly staying engaged with NCFireFighters pension. We appreciate your strong advocacy and knowledge. @IAFFNewsDesk

Glad to have PFFPNC members in strategic positions like @Josh_PFFPNC. Thank you for the update brother!

Engine 15 enjoyed lunch made by Chief Burnette today.@sburn185 has been cooking for companies while on his Chit Chat & Chow tour of ASHEVILLE FIRE DEPT Stations. We had his 15th meal. Great having a chief that’s willing 2 get out & spend time w/ his people.Asheville Fire Fighters @IAFFNewsDesk PFFPNC

Finally this crisis is getting the attention it deserves! Thanks Diane Cotter & Edward A. Kelly, you have shown the courage needed to take on the chemical giants. #PFAS is killing our nation’s heroes. We need gear that is not made with cancer causing agents. International Association of Fire Fighters PFFPNC

Please read the Advisory Memo from the International Association of Fire Fighters, regarding the adverse Health Risks Linked to Turnout Gear.

Your CityofHickory firefighters started out this holiday putting in the work, Happy Labor Day! A holiday set aside to recognize organized labor and the hard work to ensure safety, fair wages, benefits, and worker's rights.

Outstanding work!

The PFFPNC e-newsletter for Dec. 12-16 is now posted and includes a report on cancer screenings that Asheville Local 332 held this week for their members and learn how the NC Treasurer denied firefighters better retirement benefits. Asheville Fire Fighters READ: pffpnc.org/newsletters/

#Greensboro firefighters barely escaped serious injury today as Engine 61 was hit by a tractor-trailer this morning while working at the scene of an earlier crash Greensboro's Bravest & Greensboro Fire Dept remind you to limit your distractions so you don’t kill someone!

Your International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2653 and PFFPNC firefighters completed another community support program at Southwest Primary. With a late shipment of coats, we provided 42 winter coats to children that need warmth and support! Just in time for the upcoming Holidays & arctic blast!

SB 326 FireFighters Fighting Act, which provides permanent funding for firefighters battling occupational cancer, just unanimously passed through the Senate! Thanks to all in the Senate, especially our bill sponsors! Todd Johnson @JamesPerryNC Sen. Lisa Stone Barnes International Association of Fire Fighters

HB 370, Responsible FireFighting Foam Management Act passes unanimously through the NC House. Thank you to primary sponsors Rep. Ted Davis, Jr. (pictured), Jason Saine, Rep. Kyle Hall, & Rep.Mike Clampitt. International Association of Fire Fighters