"The Professional Fire Fighters and Paramedics Association of North Carolina represents full-time professional fire fighters and paramedics and is a Chartered State Association of the International Association of Fire Fighters. We are the only statewide fire/EMS service organization representing professional fire fighters and paramedics at the North Carolina Legislature and before numerous state agencies. Currently, there are 35 PFFPNC affiliate locals in the state, and PFFPNC is working to organize more locals into the IAFF this coming year. PFFPNC is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Raleigh."