North Carolina Fire & Rescue Administrative Professionals

04/10/2026

Why wait a whole month to spotlight another one of our amazing members?!?! Let's get to know Jan Dunning a little better. Thank you, Jan, for all you do for A-RC-H Fire & Rescue and for being a dedicated member of NCFRAP

04/05/2026

We hope you all have a wonderful and safe Easter celebration today!

03/19/2026

💜🔥 NCFRAP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🔥💜
Angela Marie Talbott

Fire Captain | Office Administrator
🚒 East Side Fire Department

👋 Get To Know Angela

📍 Hometown: Coleridge ➝ Now in Staley

⏱ Years in Service: 13 years

☕ Coffee Order: Black (which I said I would never do)

🍽 Favorite Spot: Arigatos – Greensboro

🎄 Favorite Holiday: Christmas

🌴 Dream Vacation: Caribbean

🔥 Her Story

Angela brings the best of both worlds to the fire service, serving on the truck and in the office.

After nearly 10 years as a Family & Children’s Medicaid case worker, one training burn with her volunteer department changed everything. She stepped out in faith, left her county job, and entered the fire academy. She was older than most of her class (and even most instructors!) and crushed it.

Now, she continues to make an impact from every side of the job.

🎉 Fun Favorites

🎬 Movies: Forrest Gump & Fireproof

📺 TV Show: Andy Griffith (old school classic!)

🎵 Music: Older country

🏕 Hobby: Camping

😄 Day Off: “What exactly is a day off??”

⚡ This or That

☕ Coffee ✔️ 🏖 Beach ✔️ 📱 Text ✔️
🎬 Movies ✔️ ☀️ Summer ✔️

👟 Sneakers / 👢 Boots → Depends on the weather… maybe sandals!

🤝 NCFRAP CONNECTION

💜 Member for: 3 years

📚 Why NCFRAP?
Transitioning into administration during an audit and accounting changes, Angela leaned on NCFRAP for guidance, support, and knowledge when she needed it most.

🌟 What She Wants to See:
Growth in membership and more networking opportunities across the state!

❤️ Fun Fact

Angela is married to a Fire Chief. They’ve known each other since school! 🚒💍

✨ We’re proud to have Angela as part of the NCFRAP family...serving with heart, dedication, and a whole lot of grit!

02/25/2026

As administrative professionals, we often work behind the scenes... scheduling, supporting, organizing, and serving our departments in countless ways. But when one of our own is in need, we step forward together.

Kandi at Rocky Mount is still needing a kidney and it's up to us and her entire support network to get the word out there and expand the reach.

If you have ever considered becoming a living donor, or simply want to learn more about the process, this is an opportunity to make a life-changing impact. Even sharing this post expands the reach.

• Living kidney donation is often possible with minimal long-term impact to the donor
• The process begins with a simple screening
• You do not have to be a perfect match to be able to help

If you would like information about testing or how to support her, please use the QR codes in the picture below.

Let’s do what NCFRAP does best... show up for one another. Please share within your departments and networks. ❤️

01/31/2026

This week, the NCFRAP crew gathered in Kernersville for our quarterly meeting.

Huge thanks to Chief Alderman for leading our Chief 101 session. And no, we’re not trying to take over our departments 😉
We’re here to better support our Chiefs, and that means understanding some of the chief-y things that come with the role.

A big shoutout as well to Melissa for hosting this quarter’s meeting and making everyone feel welcome.

Strong admins make strong departments and we’re proud to keep learning, growing, and supporting our leadership every step of the way. 💪🔥

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the North Carolina Fire & Rescue Administrative Professionals! 🎄

We’re wishing a safe, joyful, and meaningful Christmas to our members, their families, and everyone across the fire and rescue community.

Thank you to all who serve, both on the front lines and behind the scenes, for the work you do every day.

08/12/2025

This past Friday, members of NCFRAP gathered at the annual SAFRE South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo conference for their quarterly meeting.

Members heard from Amy Rea and Maria Bostian with the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte NC who gave a presentation on Community Risk Reduction Trends and also the Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention Program.

At the afternoon business meeting, a new Board of Directors was sworn in for a 3-year term. The incoming board consists of:

President: Jennifer Boatright, City of Goldsboro Fire Department
Vice-President: Angela Talbott, East Side Fire Department
Secretary: Cate Freeman, Carolina Beach Fire Department
Treasurer: Jennifer Yates, Beaver Lane Vol. Fire Department
Executive Director: Emily Lineberger, Charlotte Fire Department

We are excited for the future of NCFRAP and to see what this new Board of Directors will do!

04/24/2025

Can’t let the day go by without thanking each and every member of NCFRAP for what they do on a daily basis to keep fire departments across the state running smoothly!

We appreciate you!!

04/08/2025

The members of NCFRAP express our deepest condolences to the Puppy Creek Fire Department on the loss of Captain Chad Autry. Our thoughts are with their Office Administrator and NCFRAP member Keirsten, and all of the members of Puppy Creek as they grieve.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Captain Chad Autry, a dedicated volunteer with the Puppy Creek Fire Department. Please keep the Autry family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. At this moment, there are no further details available.

04/04/2025

Members of NCFRAP gathered today at Burlington Fire, NC for our quarterly meeting. We heard from Lt. Lori Catoe with Burlington Police and City Safety Director Tommy Simmons on peer support in emergency services, took a ride on the famous Dentzel Menagerie historic carousel, visited Burlington Fire headquarters for a tour and also visited Burlington Police to hear about their drone operation division.

It was a great meeting and we thank the City of Burlington and Burlington Fire for their hospitality!

We hope to see even more of our NCFRAP members at the SAFRE Conference in Raleigh on August 8th!

01/31/2025

Today, NCFRAP members convened in Concord for the 2025 Mid-Winter Chiefs Conference, featuring a presentation by Timeless Memories Photography on their photography services for fire departments and the importance of capturing historical moments. Several departments have used their photography services for professional member photos and legacy boards and have been very pleased!

Christy Burgess from The Phoenix Project 780 shared her personal story about her husband, Capt. Nathan Burgess, and his cancer journey, highlighting her efforts in promoting cancer awareness education initiatives for fire departments.

Our final presentation was given by Jeannie Moore, Fire Life Safety Educator, who provided valuable insights and advice for fire service administrators on supporting community outreach and fire life safety initiatives.

We look forward to our Spring meeting in April at Burlington Fire, NC!!