I hope you don’t mind me busting into your group, as I’m not yet a NC firefighter. I hope to become one soon, however, when I can get my house in Swan Quarter finished and can afford to move down there without a job.
I’m very into training, being an instructor, FF2 and working on Fire Officer I. I’m also an EMT, currently basic but I expect to regain my Critical Care next year after a refresher, a HazMat Tech, also in need of a refresher, and I’m pursuing more Tech Rescue Courses, currently only have Confined Space. That’s my volunteer stuff, I work as an Emergency Manager, so NIMS and ICS are part of my DNA, I helped put NIMS together, along with a couple of thousand EMs.
My biggest concern with moving to NC is getting my qualifications transferred, the State Fire Marshal’s website says that NC is pretty restrictive, even when our county’s fire academy is recognized as one of the best by Fire & Rescue. The National Certifications should help.

Aaron, guess we are neighbors and brothers as well. Moved to Ulah 10 years ago and went to the station to volunteer my time and knowledge but no one ever called me back. Have authored and taught college level courses for the Florida Fire Science degree program. Started and was the first Fire Science coordinator for the Vo-Tech to certify Firefighters. Retired as Deputy Chief of operations and sure miss the service. Take care and be safe!

Bradenton Florida and the Cedar Hammock Fire Department. Started out as a combo department then went totally career after many years. Sure do miss it and the guys. Not many left anymore. Three more are retiring in July that were my rookies at one time. Guess that tells my age!

Belmont is located between Gastonia and Charlotte. Thanks for making the group. Stay Safe