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A newly released book by Chip Jewell, History of Fire Companies in Frederick County Maryland, not only tells the early history of Frederick County fire companies but also features an entire chapter how the MSFA was organized.
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association is excited to share the distribution information for the 181 volunteer departments across Maryland that applied for funding through the RELIEF Act of 2021 to help recover fundraising losses incurred during the 2020 pandemic. After many months of collecting data from the affected departments by...
EMS Clinicians Highest Jurisdictional Officials Commercial Services Base Stations From: Timothy Chizmar, MD, FACEP State EMS Medical Director Download or view PDF Date: July 8, 2021 RE: Maryland Medical Protocols for Emergency Medical Services – 2021 Clarifications Please note the following clarifications for the 2021 release of the Maryland Medical...
Hello all, Below is a description of the First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Conference being held in Ocean City this September. There is going to be a lot of good information presented and a great chance to fellowship and share ideas with fellow first responders from all around....
There is still time to register to take the Federation of Fire Chaplains "Essentials of Fire Chaplaincy" class.
August 20-21, 2021 in Solomons, MD.
2021 Officers The following Officers were unopposed and were elected by a single ballot casted by the Office of the Secretary. President Joel C. McCrea, Long Green VFD Baltimore First Vice President Benjamin W. “Ben” Kurtz, Jarrettsville VFC Harford Second Vice President Eric Smothers, Brunswick Ambulance Co Frederick Treasurer Ronald...
Gladhill-Thompson Award Purpose of Award: Recognition of an individual for their outstanding contribution to the Maryland State Firemen’s Association This award was originally established by Mr. Bernard D. “Buck” Gladhill and accepted by the MSFA Executive Committee in 1974. Mr. Gladhill saw the need to honor an individual who has...
MSFA President Chuck Walker announcing the winners of the Gladhill-Thompson Award, Marbery F. Gates Service Cup Award, William “Rudy” Radisch Firefighter of the Year Award, Hall of Fame Award, Robert H. Shimer Administrative Person of the Year Award, Past President C. Oscar Baker Rookie of the Year Award, John E....
2021 Raffle Winners
2021 By-Laws Group / Question Results By-Laws Change Group #1 For 397 Against 14 By-Laws Change Group #2 For 406 Against 4 By-Laws Change Group #3 For 395 Against 13 By-Laws Change Question #4 For 389 Against 6 By-Laws Change Question #5 For 393 Against 13 By-Laws Change Question #6...
Opening Ceremony for the 2021 Maryland State Firemen’s Virtual Convention including remarks by Congressman Steny Hoyer, Governor Lawrence J Hogan Jr., Major General Timothy E. Gowen, Ocean City Mayor Richard Meehan, and Ocean City Fire Chief Richard Bowers.
For a Printable Copy Click here SAMPLE BALLOT Please Mark the Electronic Ballot For the Following Note: Each Department is entitled to five (5) votes. Each Past President is entitled to one (1) vote. The following Amendments are to read as follows: (additions are underlined and deletions are stricken...
Introduction of the candidates for the Office of President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association. https://youtu.be/UoTskF4FJ1Y Scheduled 06-16-2021 0001 hrs
From: Dave Lewis – Fisher Sportswear & the MSFA Convention Committee: While we all be missing our return to Ocean City this year for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association’s annual conference and convention, the MSFA Convention Committee would like to offer you an opportunity to purchase a special line of...
Announcement from 2021 MSFA Convention & Conference Committee Chairman Ron Siarnicki. This video explains what is in store for 2021 virtual convention. 2021 MSFA Convention Committee Announcement
Two NVFC members will each receive a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours towards one online degree program The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Columbia Southern University (CSU) are partnering for the 13th year to support volunteer responders by offering two scholarships to NVFC members to help them...
The Laurel Vol Fire Depart is offering for sale a 1999 ALF pumper. Make offer.
Contact Pop Grant for further details (301-335-1480 / rpopgrant@gmail.com)
Please disseminate this FAQ to all of your county and department contacts as soon as possible. It is an FAQ for the $4M relief grant program through MEMA and will hopefully trigger those departments that have yet to apply to do so. The latest number we had was close to...
Awards Presentation Good Morning All: As all of you are aware, the time is approaching for you to make your selections for the awards. It is requested that you supply me with the results as soon as possible. It is requested that all individuals who have made nominations be notified...
Funeral Arrangements for Past RVFD Fire Chief and retired MCFRS Division Chief – Volunteer Services Wm. Alan Hinde: A memorial service will be held at the Covenant Life Church Saturday, May 15, 2021 – 11:00am 7501 Muncaster Mill Rd., Gaithersburg, MD A reception will be held immediately following the service...
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