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In June, MSFA will host its annual convention in Ocean City, Maryland, featuring award and memorial ceremonies, exhibits, educational and social events. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

The mission of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association is to serve, promote, advocate and represent the interests of the volunteer fire, rescue and emergency medical services of Maryland.

Maryland State Tax Incentive Rules and Blank Form

Maryland State Tax Incentive Package contains both a blank tax form and the rules – per Stuart W. Carter – Chairman, Incentive Programs Committee, Maryland State Firemen’s Association.

Charles County VFA Announces Job Opportunity for Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

AFG FY 2023 APPLICATION PERIOD WILL OPEN IN EARLY 2024: PREPARE NOW!

Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Click the link to learn more! www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants/documents

Training Announcement: THE DRIFT TO FAILURE: CHIEF OFFICER COMPLACENCY, ARE WE PART OF THE PROBLEM?

Training Announcement: THE DRIFT TO FAILURE: CHIEF OFFICER COMPLACENCY, ARE WE PART OF THE PROBLEM? Unlock the potential of Chief Officers and aspiring leaders in shaping a culture of operational excellence. This thought-provoking seminar delves deep into the critical implications of complacency at the leadership level and explores the normalization...

Fire and Life Safety Educators Seminar

Save the date for the 2024 Fire and Life Safety Educators Seminar!

Full Details: Recruitment And Retention Forum

Register now for our upcoming Recruitment and Retention Forum, happening on October 21st! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU4G-qZJAp1kYSmVe7aJ5sm0QGu6MgT6kAIzY0ZoPI-AIupw/viewform?pli=1

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Annual MSFA Convention

In June, MSFA will host its annual convention in Ocean City, Maryland, featuring award and memorial ceremonies, exhibits, educational and social events. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

March 19-20 2022 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING – Community VFC of Bowley’s Quarters

June 19th-23rd, 2022 – 130th MSFA CONVENTION – Ocean City Convention Center

Eric Smothers

Eric Smothers

PRESIDENT

W. Newton “Skip” Carey Jr.

1st Vice President
Charles J. Simpson, Jr.

Charles J. Simpson, Jr.

2nd Vice President

Kate Loveless

Executive Director

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MarylandVolunteer.org

Interested in learning more about Maryland’s volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue companies? Visit MSFA’s MarylandVolunteer.org  recruitment portal.

Recruitment & Retention Toolbox

MSFA offers an online toolbox of resources, suggestions, and ideas on how you and your organization can improve its efforts in recruitment and retention.

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