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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.

The MSFA mourns the loss of PP Charles “Chuck” Walker

The Maryland State Firemen’s Association regretfully announce the passing of MSFA Past President (2020-2021) Charles W. W. “Chuck” Walker. Chuck also served the MSFA on the 17 State Circle Committee, VCAF Committee, and the Executive Committee. Chuck is a member of the MSFA Hall of Fame. Chuck is a life...

EVENT: 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

George A "Fred" Cross, Jr P.P.

MSFA Past President Fred Cross Passes

November 11, 1939 — August 25, 2023 George “Fred” A. Cross, age 83, of Salisbury, Maryland passed away on August 25, 2023 at Tidal Health Regional Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury, Maryland. Born in Eccleston, Maryland, he was the son of George Cross Sr. and Jeanette (Beall) Cross and husband...

August Executive Committee Meeting Scheduled

All Officers, Committee Chairs and Organizations Representatives: President Eric Smothers has scheduled his First Executive Committee Meeting of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association for Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27, 2023. The meeting will be at the Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., 12027 South Street, Libertytown, MD. The meeting...

2023 Annual Award Winners – Please click View More Below $10,000 Raffle winners Announced

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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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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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