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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!

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.

Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Annual Gala Flyer

– Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Annual Gala flyer

President Kurtz’s Letter to the Membership Regarding 2023 Amendment Submissions

Click below to view President Kurtz’s Letter to the Membership Regarding 2023 Amendment Submissions. Kurtz Letter to the Membership RE Amendment Submissions

Representing the Maryland Emergency Services Officers with Progression While Maintaining Tradition Scholarship Opportunity

Representing the Maryland Emergency Services Officers with Progression While Maintaining Tradition Scholarship Opportunity PDF & Forms: MFCA SAFER – EDIAFC Annual Conference 2023 Scholarship Application EDIAFC Annual Conference Registration Information – 2023 Would you like to attend the Eastern Division IAFC 2023 Annual Conference? The Eastern Division of the International...

LOSAP Point System Info – MSFA Tax Subtraction Categories

MSFA Tax Subtraction Categories No Volunteer may receive credit twice for the same event or action. There is no prohibition on multiple events occurring in sequential time periods. A volunteer cannot be compensated for the action. Food and nominal reimbursement or expenses are excluded. Only Standby and Collateral duties must...

February Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association

January 16, 2023         Doyle E. Cox, P.P. Secretary 29132 Superior Circle Easton, MD  21601 Home 410-690-3568  Cell 443-532-1416 doyle.cox2010@gmail.com All Officers, Committee Chairs and Organizations Representatives: President Benjamin Kurtz has scheduled his February Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday,...

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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

Benjamin W. Kurtz

Benjamin “Ben” W. Kurtz

President

Eric Smothers

1st Vice President

W. Newton “Skip” Carey 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.

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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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