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The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced this week that the death of retired Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department (CJPVFD) Fire Chief James P. Seavey Sr. will be considered a Line of Duty Death (LODD) and a plaque bearing his name will be added to the memorial wall in Emmitsburg, Md., home of the NFFF since 1981.
Death Announcement James Jarboe, Tacoma Park Volunteer Fire Department
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It is with great sadness that the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of Past President C. Oscar Baker on Saturday July 23. Oscar was very well known among the fire service community of Maryland.
Arrangements for the viewing and funeral will be posted as soon as they are available.
For the past several years, I have had the opportunity to present my talk on mental wellness in the fire/EMS service. This talk is based on my own research and experiences as well as talking to other researchers. I have made it my own personal challenge to deliver this presentation to as many first responders as possible.
Death Announcement of Executive Committee Member Robert P. Phillips' wife.
In 2022, two NVFC members will be awarded scholarships from Columbia Southern University (CSU) so they can further their education with the benefit of online learning. Each scholarship covers up to 60 credit hours towards a CSU degree program of their choice.
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*MSFA CONVENTION COVID-19 EXPOSURE NOTIFICATION* Please be advised that the MSFA leadership has been notified that several individuals who attended the MSFA Annual Convention, June 18-24, 2022 in Ocean City, MD, have tested positive for COVID-19. The MSFA’s first priority in all meetings and event decisions is the safety and...
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Download or display as PDF: 2022 MSFA Parade Awards
This video LIVE Stream will start on June 21st @ 6:15 PM 2022 MSFA Installation of Officers: President Ben Kurtz 1st Vice President Eric Smothers 2nd Vice President W. Newton “Skip” Carey Jr. 2022 LAMSFA President Malea Daughton Senior Vice President Jean Main Junior Vice President Shari Steffen
Thank you Mr. President. The report of the election judges for 2022. There were a total of 323 companies in good standing as recorded by the Secretary. The credential committee reports that 273 of those companies in good standing are registered at the convention. There were a total of 19...
(Live stream has concluded. Replay may be available)
(This video live stream will start on Monday, June 20th, 2022 at 8:15 AM)
Each Year The Men and Women of the Maryland State Firemen’s Association remember those of our brothers and sisters that have answered their last call. (This video session will start at 4:45pm on Sunday June 19th at 4:45 pm)
The IAFC Fire-Rescue International Conference (FRI) will be held on August 24-26, 2022 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Maryland Fire Chiefs Association (MFCA) Training Committee, with funds from the SAFER Grant, is sponsoring a number of scholarship opportunities for Maryland Fire Service Personnel to attend the conference.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM130th ANNUAL CONVENTION & CONFERENCE Saturday, June 18, 2022 0800 Exhibitor Registration – Convention Center Lower Level 0800 Convention and Conference Exhibit Office Open – Convention Center Lower Level 1200 Convention and Conference Show Office Open – Convention Center Mezzanine Level 1330 Maryland Fire–Rescue Education Training Commission – Convention...
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