North Carolina H355 directs the Legislative Research Commission to study rural firefighting challenges and opportunities.

North Carolina H355 mandates the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on rural firefighting. The study will evaluate volunteer recruitment and retention, funding and resource allocation, interagency collaboration, the physical and mental toll on firefighters, public education, and long-term sustainability. The LRC will hold public hearings and open a comment period for input. The study will culminate in an interim report to the 2026 General Assembly and a final report to the 2027 General Assembly.

North Carolina H355 directs the Legislative Research Commission to study rural firefighting challenges and opportunities.

North Carolina H355 mandates the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on rural firefighting. The study will evaluate volunteer recruitment and retention, funding and resource allocation, interagency collaboration, the physical and mental toll on firefighters, public education, and long-term sustainability. The LRC will hold public hearings and open a comment period for input. The study will culminate in an interim report to the 2026 General Assembly and a final report to the 2027 General Assembly.