NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team

DRAFT – CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW

PURPOSE

The purpose of the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team (VLST) is to aid and support the foundation in its mission to support the families of our fallen firefighters and the fire service in North Carolina.

OBJECTIVES

To work with the NCFFF Board of Directors during events that require additional support and assistance. Examples include funeral services, the Annual Memorial Service, fundraising projects, working the NCFFF booth at regional fire schools, participating at the North Carolina State Fair NCFFF booth, and other fire services shows and events as deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Membership in the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team is open to any member or family member of the emergency services in North Carolina. Personnel of state and local government agencies can also become members. Potential members must be at least eighteen years of age.

Members are organized by the three regions of the state: Western, Piedmont and Eastern. Each region may have up to twenty volunteer team members on their roster. The Support Team Committee will be responsible for maintaining the roster each year.

Prospective members will be asked to complete an application (see below) and submit for review by the Support Team Committee. The Support Team Committee reserves the right to deny any applicants they deem will not be beneficial to the goal of the program and the mission of the NCFFF.

Approved members will receive an identification card (credential) verifying their membership in the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team and any other items for identification purposes deemed appropriate by the Support Team Committee.

Equipment issued at events (NC Association of Fire Chief’s Convention, NC State Firefighters’ Association Convention/South Atlantic FIRE RESCUE Expo, the Annual Memorial Service, the NC State Fair, etc.) must be returned at the conclusion of the event or upon your departure.

You will be asked to work a minimum of two events during the year. The Annual Memorial Service will count as two events if you work Friday and Saturday. Each day worked at the State Fair will count as one day towards your requirement. The Support Team Committee will evaluate the list of participants at the end of each calendar year.

NOTIFICATIONS

Upon notification of assistance being required, members of the VLST will report to the NCFFF Board Member in charge at the specified time and location and follow all orders and directives during the specified event. Members may be notified via email or phone when assistance is required. Notification may also be made through social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) and through fire service related websites (ncfff.org, ncsfa.com, etc.)

TRAVEL and ACCOMMODATIONS

VLST members must be able to provide for their own travel and accomodations and other expenses that may be encountered during a requested event. Team members who wish to travel to other regions of the state to assist must continue to abide by all rules, regulations and directives of the Support Team Committee.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteer Logistical Support Team members will be asked to perform a variety of duties as deemed necessary by the NCFFF Board Member in charge of an event. Specific duties may include, but not be limited to:

• Set up and tear down of booths and displays at fire schools and fire service trade shows.
• Cleaning and otherwise preparing fire apparatus for funeral details.
• Set up and transportation of step boxes needed for pallbearer functions.
• Provide a licensed driver and potential escort for the NCFFF Family Transport Van.
• Assist with cleaning and set up for events during the Annual Memorial Service held on the first Saturday of May. Locations may include the NCFFF Monument in Nash Square, at area hotels and Raleigh Fire Station One. On the Friday before the Memorial Service, services include the Survivor Family Meal and Candlelight Service. Services Saturday include the Fire Apparatus Parade and Memorial Service.
• Participate in and assist with fundraising projects established by the NCFFF.
• Other duties and requirements deemed necessary by the NCFFF.

The sole purpose of the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team is provide manpower and support assistance to the NCFFF during events and when the foundation needs additional resources. Communication with the Support Team Committee is important in order to maintain a successful team.

Applications will be reviewed by the Support Team Committee and presented to the full NCFFF Board for membership. Please contact Support Team Committee members listed below should you have any questions.

SUPPORT TEAM COMMITTEE CONTACTS

Email the entire Support Team Committee Email
Bryan Southard – 336.469.5421 – Email
Dennis Matheny – 828.287.6854 – Email
David Swain – 919.818.4635 – Email

APPLICATION FORM

Name(Required)

First Last

Date of Birth(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

NC Driver's License Number(Required)

Type of Driver's License

(if known)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Cell Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Type of Agency You are Affiliated With(Required)

Fire Service

Rescue Squad

EMS Agency

Government Agency

Civilian (not affiliated with an agency)

Pick Your Region(Required)

Western Region

Piedmont Region

Eastern Region

(see map below)

AGENCY INFORMATION

(required it not a Civilian)

Department or Agency Representing

Agency Mailing Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Chief/Agency Head Contact

First Last

Chief/Agency Head Contact Phone Number

EMERGENCY ACTIVATION/REQUEST CONTACT INFORMATION

In the event Volunteer Logistical Support Team members are needed for an incident or event, the NCFFF will notify you of the need by phone or email. Please enter your preferred methods of contact when the need arises.

Cell Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Volunteer Logistical Support Team members of the NCFFF must adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the NCFFF Board of Directors and agree to assist in any and all assignments as directed by the Board Member at events where Logistical Support is needed. All applications will be reviewed and approved/denied by the Support Team Committee.

Consent(Required)

I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

REFERENCES

List three personal references including their name, contact number and relationship to you.

Reference 1(Required)

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Reference 2(Required)

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Refrence 3(Required)

(name, contact number, relationship)

Please write a brief description of why you would like to be a part of the NCFFF Volunteer Logistical Support Team.(Required)