Michigan State Firemen's Association

09/29/2026

Still time to get signed up.

https://msfassoc.org/trainings/

09/20/2026

Michigan State Firemen's Association Executive Board & Past Presidents at the 45th Annual Memorial Service.

09/19/2026

Starting to fill up.

09/19/2026

Set-up for the 45th Annual Michigan State Firemen's Association Memorial Service. Service begins at 9:00am.

09/15/2026

In honor of the 45th Annual Memorial Service and the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, this commemorative challenge coin will be available for purchase starting Friday, September 18th @ the MSFA booth at the Fairgrounds. The coin is $10.00 and there is a limited amount available.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Deadline date is TODAY to register for the Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist – NFA class to be held on October 17th & 18, 2026.

Instructor: Karla Klas BS, RN, CCRP – National Fire Academy

"Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist" is a 2-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetting Program Manager Professional Qualifications pertaining to the youth firesetting intervention specialist.
This course focuses on how identification, intake, screening, disposition and follow-up are used to mitigate youth firesetting behavior. Course content includes understanding the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health changes can influence firesetting behaviors. This course is for the practitioner who provides services at the program delivery level.

For more information or to find a copy of the registration form please go to: https://msfassoc.org/trainings/

09/01/2026

The NVFC's Make Me A Firefighter campaign has been helping volunteer fire and EMS departments recruit new members since 2015. If you haven't visited lately, check it out at www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org Enter as a department to find a new look and easier to access tools and resources for recruiting volunteers.

Learn how to become a volunteer firefighter and make a difference in your community. Volunteer firefighter, EMS and support positions are open.

08/28/2026

Join Dr. Candice McDonald and Chief Joel Cerny, along with guests Sheri Nickel and Meredith Herman, for an interactive discussion on Fire Prevention Week & Recruitment. The session will run 30 minutes and include audience Q&A.

08/17/2026

Fall School 2026 - Class Spotlight

Class 1: Fire Fighter Survival/Rapid Intervention Techniques (24 Student Maximum) Class Location: Elba Twp FD Station 1 – 1789 Hadley Rd, Lapeer MI 48446 FIREFIGHTER CE’S AVAILABLE (Turnouts are required with functioning SCBA) (THIS IS A PHYSICALLY DEMANDING CLASS.) Instructor: Brent Connell (Past President MSFA, Elba Twp Fire & Rescue/Grand Blanc Twp FD), Jeff Tody (Elba Twp Fire & Rescue), Alex Newton (Grand Blanc Twp FD), Randy Conkin (Mayville FD)

In this 2-day course students will learn the hands-on techniques needed to survive when something goes wrong. Firefighters will learn to recognize situations where firefighters can become trapped and disoriented and will learn the proper techniques for self-rescue. Firefighters will also learn life saving techniques that can be used in the event that a rapid intervention team is needed. Students will learn how to search, find, and remove firefighters from life threatening incidents.