Departments/Companies Still Owe 2020 Membership Dues
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Departments/Companies Still Owe 2020 Membership Dues
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To All Members of the MSFA, As you know by now, the 2020 convention will be different than any other convention we have ever held. There will be a lot of information coming out over the next few weeks but we need to address one of the more important issues…
Read MoreThe First Responders Children’s Foundation is providing grants to volunteer firefighters impacted by COVID-19.
Read MoreAs we all know that we are facing the COVID-19 Pandemic I have looked at several issues at hand and with the deadline of the Fire Prevention Awards I’ve moved the deadline to May 15, 2020. It will have to be in the hands of the Stae Fire Marshal Office. It can be turned in to your local site and then we will make sure it is transferred to the Judging location at Head Quarters.
I’ve taken in some comments and I feel due to some of the responsibilities of the departments that having to deal with the COVID-19 response it’s only fair. This will only apply to this years awards for Fire Prevention and Life Safety.
This does not apply to any other awards that the MSFA has listed. Again this only applies to the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Awards and this includes the Silver Spring Trophy.
I would also ask that if you will be applying that you send me an email so that we know to look for a entry. Please email me at tacrisman@hotmail.com once I receive this I will respond back with an acceptance letter.
I greatly appreciate everything that everyone is doing and keeping prevention in the forefront of our daily responsibilities. If you have any questions please contact me at 240-882-6772.
Thank You Teresa Ann
Read MoreFEMA has announced several new grant opportunities to provide funding to fire and EMS departments. See the attached notice for details.
Read MoreThe Convention and Conference Steering Committee is continuing to work on specific requirements for both phases of this year’s events and as each separate component is finalized, vital information will be shared with our general membership.
Read MoreThe National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is pleased to announce the 2020 winners of its four national fire service awards. Chief John Brooks will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by OnStar; David Lewis will receive the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by Ward…
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Death announcement for Frederick Robert “Bob” Seibel, III
Read MoreThe NVFC has expanded the Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund to allow eligible responders who have suffered an involuntary loss of wages in excess of $500 as a result of COVID-19 to apply for a $350 stipend to help meet essential needs.
To be eligible to apply under the expanded criteria, applicants must be an NVFC member or a member of an eligible state association (which Maryland is a member and Dave Lewis and Eric Bernard serve as our two volunteer Maryland Directors), be an active volunteer firefighter, rescue worker, or EMS provider; and have incurred an involuntary loss of wages in excess of $500 as a result of COVID-19.
Applications for assistance must be received by the NVFC within 60 days of when the lost wages occurred. One-time stipends of $350 will be provided to eligible responders as funds allow. View full criteria and apply for support at www.nvfc.org/support-fund.
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