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

Tryon Fire Department

Tryon, North Carolina

Chief Joey Davis

Turkey Volunteer Fire Department

Turkey, North Carolina

Chief Michael Cottle Sr.

Valley Hill Fire Rescue

Hendersonville, North Carolina

Firefighter Brad Toms

Vance County Fire & Ambulance

Henderson, North Carolina

Fire Chief Steve Cordell

Wake Forest Fire Department

Wake Forest, North Carolina

Deputy Chief David Davis

Swannanoa Fire Department

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Fire Chief Anthony Penland

Skyland Fire Rescue

Skyland, North Carolina

Chief Dennis L Presley

Swansboro Fire Department

Swansboro, North Carolina

Fire Chief Bob Penrod

Smith Grove Fire Department

Advance, North Carolina

Chief Donald Howard

Swift Creek Fire Department

Cary, North Carolina

Fire Chief Scott McCollum