Do you want to be more involved in your association and help shape the future direction of the IAFC? IAFC President Dan Eggleston is accepting applications to immediately fill several vacancies on IAFC committees. Committee members are subject-matter experts who…
The Montana State Fire Chiefs Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce that voting is now open through Friday, October 12, 2018 for the MSFCA 2019 Board of Directors. The new board members will be announced at the Board/Membership Meeting on…
This award was established to honor achievement and excellence in training within the fire community in Montana. This award will recognize an individual who has excelled at organizing or holding training with the purpose of advancement of fire service personnel.…
This award was established to honor achievement and excellence in training within the fire community in Montana. This award will recognize an individual who has excelled at organizing or holding training with the purpose of advancement of fire service personnel.…
Dear MSFCA Members and Supporters, We have had several inquiries from groups and individuals who want to help Montana Firefighters and those affected by the fires burning in Montana. It has also been brought to our attention that many volunteer…
The Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant was created to provide funding to departments and firefighter interest organizations in order to help increase the number of trained, front line firefighter available. The goal of the SAFER grant…
The United States Fire Administration's latest study report, Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative (2014), provides best practices and recommendations for safer emergency vehicle and roadway incident response is available free of charge. Topics covered include common crash causes and crash prevention,…
NIOSH is revising its policy on the use of Emergency Breathing Support Systems (EBSS), also known as Buddy Breathers. This policy change is being made coincident with the addition of requirements related to the use and operation of these devices…
Author: Michael J. Karter, Jr. Issued: January 2014 An analysis of volunteer firefighter injuries comparing their experience to all firefighter injuries. Executive Summary: An analysis of volunteer firefighter injuries was undertaken to compare their experience to all firefighter injuries. "All…