Departments That are 100% Compliant With the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge

Setting an Example for the First Responders Everywhere – It’s All About Responsibility

Congratulations to these fire and EMS departments for achieving 100% compliance with the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge! These departments serve as an excellent example to other public safety agencies around the world.

If your department has not taken the International First Responder Seatbelt Pledge, please take a moment learn more about the program and to download and sign the pledge form today! Once you have taken the pledge to wear your seatbelt, please contiue to support our efforts by spreading the to neighboring departments in your area. Together we can ensure that Everyone Goes Home!


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North Carolina

Buncombe Volunteer Fire Department

Asheville, North Carolina

Chief David Martin

Burningtown/Iotla Volunteer Fire/Rescue

Franklin, North Carolina

Kenneth McCaskill

Calabash Fire Department

Calabash, North Carolina

Chief Carl A Naecker

Bahama Fire Department

Bahama, North Carolina

Chief Len Needham

Balsam-Willets-Ochre Hill Volunteer Fire Department

Balsam, North Carolina

Assistant Chief Dean Coward

Bay Tree Lakes Volunteer Fire Department

Harrells, North Carolina

Fire Chief Ben Corbett

Beaver Lane Vol Rescue & Fire

Marshville, North Carolina

Chief Chris Griffin

Bellview Fire Department

Murphy, North Carolina

Chief Freddie Conley

Asheville Fire & Rescue

Asheville, North Carolina

Division Chief Carlton Denning

Beaver Lane Vol Rescue & Fire

Marshville, North Carolina

Chief Chris Griffin