04 Mar House Ways & Means Committee Fully Funds Key Fire Service Legislation Posted at 10:21h in Benefits, FireWire, Health and Safety, Insurance, Legislative, Members, News, Newsletter by Josh Holzheimer 0 Comments 0 Likes News from the SC House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee! Yesterday, the Committee vote to fully fund SC FAST at $250,000 (recurring), the SC Firefighter Cancer Health Care Benefit Plan at $3,784,000 (recurring) and South Carolina State Fire's Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) atRead More... Read More
11 Jan Studio 6 Extended Stay and Motel 6 Properties Discount Posted at 16:17h in Benefits, FireWire, Members, Membership, News, Newsletter by Ross Vezin 0 Comments 9 Likes The Members Benefits Committee is proud to offer a new lodging benefit! Members of the South Carolina State Firefighters’ Association can now receive a 10% discount off the best available rate at all Studio 6 Extended Stay and Motel 6 properties. There are over 1,400Read More... Read More
22 Dec EMT – Tuition FREE Posted at 08:54h in Benefits, Membership, Recruitment by Rick Dunn 0 Comments 12 Likes Emergency Medical Technician Classes at Piedmont Technical College are tuition free. The EMT certificate program at PTC combines classroom learning and extensive practical hands on labs. This is a great opportunity and is provided by grants to SC residences some upon approval. Don’t miss outRead More... Read More
14 Dec Are you a volunteer or combination fire department in SC? Have you applied for a VSAFE Grant to seek funding for critically needed fire & rescue equipment for your team? Posted at 16:30h in Benefits, FireWire, Grants, Newsletter by Brick Lewis 0 Comments 12 Likes Time is running out. The deadline for applications is this Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:59 pm. South Carolina State Fire has provided a mechanism to allow departments to learn about the grant process, what is allowable, how to apply and other tips for aRead More... Read More
11 Dec NFFF Partners with Organization to Launch Series for Widowhoods of COVID Posted at 13:18h in Benefits, FireWire, Health and Safety, Members, Newsletter, Special Events by Ashley Boltin 0 Comments 12 Likes The National Fallen Firefighter Foundation has partnered with Soaring Spirits International to develop a COVID-specific widowhood series for their Fire Hero Family community. This is a 24-week resource program for anyone whose spouse or life partner has died due to COVID. It is open to anyone,Read More... Read More
23 Nov Clemson University Offers First Responder Discount for Drone Course Posted at 00:00h in Benefits, Events, FireWire, News, Newsletter, Special Events, Training by Brick Lewis 0 Comments 4 Likes Clemson University is offering an Applied Drone Technology course for industry practitioners that starts February 1st, 2021. This 5-week online course teaches fundamental commercial drone operations and software applications. The key learning objectives include 1) passing the FAA Part 107 exam, 2) learning to createRead More... Read More
05 Nov SCSFA Benefit – LegalShield Posted at 10:51h in Benefits, FireWire, News, Newsletter by Zorrina Harmon 0 Comments 1 Like As a reminder, the LegalShield benefit available through the SCSFA provides you and your spouse/significant other with a Will, Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney at NO extra cost. Annual updates are also available at no cost. LegalShield attorneys have recorded a WillRead More... Read More
15 Oct New Benefits and Discounts Coming for Our Great Members of the South Carolina Firefighters Association! Posted at 11:32h in Benefits, FireWire, Members, Newsletter by Ross Vezin 0 Comments 1 Like The Member Benefits Committee is excited to offer more benefits and discounts to our membership. Please click here: Discounts to see the free guide of over 300 deals exclusively for firefighters and first responders. There is no account or membership required, but proof of employmentRead More... Read More
02 Oct The SCSFA Member Benefits Committee is proud to offer new discounts and promotions for our members Posted at 08:34h in Benefits, FireWire, Members, News, Newsletter by Ross Vezin 0 Comments 0 Likes The SC State Firefighters' Association's Member Benefits committee is proud to offer new discounts and promotions for over 130 stores. As a firefighter and a member of the South Carolina Firefighters Association you are entitled to savings, discounts, products and services to help make yourRead More... Read More
23 Sep SC General Assembly Passes Firefighter Cancer Legislation Posted at 18:28h in Benefits, FireWire, Health and Safety, Insurance, Legislative, Life Safety, Life Safety, Members, News, Newsletter by Keith Minick 0 Comments 0 Likes The SC Firefighter Cancer Coalition, South Carolina State Firefighters' Association's Executive Committee and SC Firefighters thank the members of the South Carolina Senate and House of Representatives for passing S1071, Firefighter Cancer Health Care Benefit Plan. SC State Firefighters' Assoication President, Keith Minick stated, "ThisRead More... Read More
