We are
the Local 548.
Raleigh Professional Firefighters Association of North Carolina.
Our Story
Local 548 was initially chartered in 1938 in Raleigh, NC in an effort to organize to protect firefighters' rights and benefits in the City of Raleigh. The 548 has had much success over the years from winning the right to vote in municipal elections, countless pay raises due to pay studies often backed by the IAFF, achieving double time and a half for holiday hours worked, securing gear extractors to help prevent cancer-causing contaminants from hanging around, residential washers and dryers in each station to reduce the risk of transporting job-related germs and bacteria to our personal homes, providing acquired structure training, and most recently securing wireless headsets for all fire apparatus as a result of a traffic accident where they may have helped prevent the same. As a Local, we are concerned with our members' safety and well-being and work tirelessly to ensure proper treatment from the city and administration.
BENEFITS
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Description text Local 548 stands for its members for issues with Administration to ensure fair treatment. We have a Human Resource Committee as well as a Workers Compensation Committee ready to step in and guide you through these processes here
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Part of your membership in the Local 548 is $20,000 of life insurance, half of which is paid out within 24 hours of death. God forbid this benefit is ever called upon, Local 548 will ensure proper disbursement of money as well as being with your family through the tough process.
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Local 548 has successfully sponsored training at acquired structures in the City. We acquire the building, coordinate instructors and equipment for teaching, and facilitate the entire operation. Part of your membership includes some or all of the class fees being covered. Looking after our members doesn't stop at fighting for compensation or benefits, fighting for training opportunities on real buildings allows our department to be more competent on the fireground which translates to a safer fireground.
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Being part of the IAFF you are privy to a wide range of discounts nationwide; hotels, resorts, auto/home insurance, rental cars, flower delivery, ATT Firstnet are just some of the deals your membership will give you access to.
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The IAFF has organized a Rehab and Treatment facility in Maryland that is only available to firefighters. This is a specialized inpatient facility ready to handle any mental or behavioral health emergency and has programs specialized for firefighters and how this career can affect you. There are also support programs for family members of affected firefighters
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When an unfortunate event happens, whether it’s an on-the-job injury or something away from work, or a member of your family is affected, the Local 548 stands by your side. These acts are rarely publicized as being present for our members behind the scenes is what we're about. Staying in the hospital with our folks, providing meals for families, donating sick time to allow time off for affected families, hotel and travel accommodations during times of need, and so much more. The 548 has your back.
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Local 548 History
From our original charter date to a list of things we have accomplished over the last 80+ years, this is who we are and where we came from.
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Local 548 Benefits
We are more than a deduction on your paystub! Learn about what your membership dues actually accomplish, and how the Local 548 benefits you.
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Join The Local 548
There is a lot that can be said about Local 548, but none are truer than the fact we are here for you! Click the button below to become a part of the Local 548 family.