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Firefighter Safety: Mistakes & Best Practices
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NEOFPA FALL CONFERENCE
October 17-19 2022 Safety Forces Personnel – This is for You! Get ready to learn from amazing speakers during the day and enjoy awesome networking in the evening! Join us this fall for a three day conference – to provide Inspectors, Fire Investigators and Public Educators with tools and resources to build successful programs…
NEOFCA April 12, 2022 Regular Meeting
The 4/12/22 meeting is scheduled for 12:00 at Glen Eagles Golf Club & Event Center. If you have or plan to register for “all-inclusive” membership, your meal will be covered by NEOFCA, others will pay $18.00 for lunch that includes the venue, meal and gratuities.
NEOFCA Regular Meeting 3/8/2022
The 3/8/22 meeting is scheduled for 12:00 at Glen Eagles Golf Club & Event Center. If you have or plan to register for “all-inclusive” membership, your meal will be covered by NEOFCA, others will pay $18.00 for lunch that includes the venue, meal and gratuities.
Announcements
Firefighter Safety: Mistakes & Best Practices Presented by Gasaway Safety Solutions
Sponsored by: Portage County Fire Chiefs’ Association along with University Hospitals of Cleveland and Taylor Companies/Construction & Restoration with contributions by Orion Construction & 216-BoardUp…
Action Alert: HB 509
The OFCA is asking its members to contact the key members of the Ohio Senate and share concerns with the proposed reductions in the minimum…
Auburn Career Center Professional Development Programs
Notice of course offerings from Auburn Career Center for Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Officer 1 & 2 (NFPA1021, VILT Course), and Incident Safety Officer (NFPA1521,…
Why Join?
The NEOFCA Membership Benefits
- Legal defense fund outlined in the current NEOFCA Constitution & By-Laws
- Hospitality/meeting room at all Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association conferences.
- Opportunity to meet your local State Senators and Representatives to discuss issues important to the fire service.
- Representation at the Congressional Fire Service Institute Caucus in Washington, D.C.
- Legal Defense. The Association maintains a legal defense fund for Fire Chiefs in need of legal aid.
- Retirement Banquet. Each year the NEOFCA honors retired members at a dinner/dance sponsored by the Association.
How is the NEOFCA involved in promoting legislation that helps fire and emergency services management?
The NEOFCA Chiefs serve on the Board of Directors of the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association. NEOFCA Members also serve on key committees such as EMS, Education, and Legislation.
How can the NEOFCA assist me with labor relations problems?
The NEOFCA maintains a current file of labor contracts throughout Northeastern Ohio. This collection provides statistics and details pertaining to various labor topics.
Who is eligible to join the NEOFCA?
Membership is open to full-time, part-time, and volunteer Fire Chiefs within Northeast Ohio; including Lake, Ashtabula, Lorain, Summit, Cuyahoga, Trumbull, Medina, Wayne, Mahoning, Geauga, Stark and Portage counties.
How much are the NEOFCA dues?
Dues are $100.00/year/individual.
The North-Eastern Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association promotes continuing Fire Service education and provides opportunities to exchange ideas, practices and experiences to better understand and address the complex issues facing NEO Fire Chiefs.